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At what temperature does a lake freeze, and how cold does it have to be for this to happen?

A lake freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). The temperature needs to be consistently below freezing for the lake to freeze completely.


What is a large body of water surrounded by land?

A lake is the biggest body of water that is surrounded by water on all sides. The largest lake in the world is the Caspian Sea - so called because it is comprised of salt water and the ancient Romans called it a sea like every other salt water body they had encountered. However, as the Caspian Sea is bounded by land on every side, it is by definition a lake.


Can erosion and deposition occur or happen in still water such as a lake?

Yes, erosion can still occur in a lake through processes like weathering of the lake shoreline or sediment movement by underwater currents. Deposition can also occur in still water when sediments settle on the lakebed due to gravity or when carried by inflowing streams.


What has large body of water with land all around it?

A body of water completely surrounded by landA body of water completely surrounded by land would be a lake. Lake's are usually fed by undergeound springs. Quarry's are also an example, although they are man made, after the excavations hit a spring underground.[http://wiki.answers.com/help/answering_questions


On which type of day would you expect the most evaporation to take place from a lake?

On a warm and windy day, you would expect the most evaporation to take place from a lake. The warmth provides the necessary energy for the water to evaporate, while the wind helps to remove the water vapor from the lake's surface, increasing the rate of evaporation.