Terminology

  • A lake is a continuous, unbroken area of water. The water of a lake does not flow in a certain direction.
  • A pond is an area of water that is smaller than a lake. If the diameter of the area of water is less than 200 metres, it is often considered a pond instead of a lake. 
  • A sea is a large, saline area of water. Seas connect with one another and form oceans.
  • A river is a channel through which water flows towards another river, lake, or sea. Brooks and ditches are smaller than rivers.
  • Brackish water is water with a low salt concetration. The water of the Baltic Sea is considered to be brackish water.