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
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
No, but an ocean can engulf a lake.
Lake superior, lake Michigan, lake Huron, lake Erie, lake Ontario
The Indian ocean is larger then the Arctic Ocean.