Oceans are larger than lakes; that is how the words are defined.
Ocean
A Delta.
tributary
A Sea.
The ocean is larger than a lake. Therefore, being larger it can absorb more heat. That is why a lower temperature is needed to freeze it.
The ocean is larger than a lake. Therefore, being larger it can absorb more heat. That is why a lower temperature is needed to freeze it.
A large inland body of water is called a lake.
a stream that empties into a larger river is a Tributary
No, but an ocean can engulf a lake.
A lake is usually fresh water and is therefore not directly comparable. However in general the order of size would normally be:-BiggestOcean (eg the Pacific Ocean)Sea (eg the Mediterranean Sea or the Sea of Cortez)Lake (eg Lake Victoria)Smallest
The Indian ocean is larger then the Arctic Ocean.
Lake superior, lake Michigan, lake Huron, lake Erie, lake Ontario