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Exploring Bodies of Water

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Year 5
English

Exploring Bodies of Water

Introduction to Bodies of Water

Water covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. From tiny ponds in our back gardens to the vast oceans that connect continents, bodies of water play a vital role in our environment, weather, and daily lives. In this worksheet, you will explore different types of water bodies and learn about the unique features of rivers.


Activity 1: Features of a River

Rivers are moving bodies of water that flow across the land. Use the word bank below to label the key features of the river shown in the diagram. Write the correct letter (A, B, C, or D) next to each numbered pin.
Word Bank:
  • A - Mouth
  • B - Source
  • C - Tributary
  • D - Meander
River Features Diagram
River Features Diagram

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Activity 2: Match the Definition

Draw a line to match each body of water to its correct description.
Body of Water
  1. Ocean
  1. Lake
  1. Canal
  1. Sea
  1. Pond
Description
  • A small, shallow body of water often found in parks.
  • A man-made waterway used for transport or irrigation.
  • A large body of saltwater that is partly or fully surrounded by land.
  • A large body of water surrounded by land on all sides.
  • The largest type of saltwater body on Earth.


Activity 3: Saltwater or Freshwater?

Sort the following bodies of water into the correct category in the table below: River, Ocean, Stream, Sea, Glacier, Pond.
Freshwater
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Activity 4: Quick Quiz

Circle the correct answer for each question below.
1. Which of these is the largest ocean on Earth? a) Atlantic Ocean b) Pacific Ocean c) Indian Ocean d) Arctic Ocean
2. What do we call the place where a river meets the sea? a) The Source b) The Tributary c) The Mouth d) The Meander
3. Which body of water is specifically man-made? a) Lake b) Canal c) Sea d) River
4. Where is most of the Earth's freshwater stored? a) In the oceans b) In rivers and streams c) In underground caves d) In glaciers and ice caps


Activity 5: Coastline Detective

When the sea meets the land, it creates unique features. Below, describe what each feature looks like and draw a small sketch of it in the box provided.
1. A Bay (A curved part of the coast where the land goes inward) Description:

2. A Cliff (A steep, high rock face at the edge of the sea) Description:

Sketch a Bay:
Sketch a Cliff: