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Lakes are smaller and most are fresh water
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∙ 12y agoAn ocean is much bigger and deeper. A lake is much smaller in size and is not as deep. In addition, the oceans are salt water while most lakes are fresh water.
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Scale
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mountains oceans hills and lakes
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May carry water from lakes to oceans?
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there the same
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What feature on a map or globe can you find the difference between two places?
Scale
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