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Nature's Blue Wonders

INTRODUCTION  According to an estimation, almost 70 percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water which very vital for sustaining life on earth. However, this water is present in the form of water bodies such as lakes,oceans and ponds ,each of them having their own unique characteristics,ecological significance and beauty. In this blog post,we will gain knowledge about the different water bodies focusing mainly on lakes,ponds and waterbodies. Exploring the lakes of India would be much more fascinating because of their absolute beauty and contribution as major water resources for the country.  Sup ■LAKES A large and an inland body of standing water which is mostly surrounded by land is known as a lake. They can be of two types: • Natural lakes : They are formed by geological processes such as tectonic movements, volcanic activity or melting of glaciers.  •Artificial lakes:  They are made by human beings for man-made purposes such as irri...