What is a lagoon? Give examples.

A lagoon is a shallow body of water protected from a larger body of water (usually the ocean) by sandbars, barrier islands, or coral reefs. Lagoons are often called estuaries, sounds, bays, or even lakes. Chilika lake, Pulikat Lake and Kaliveli Lake are some of the examples of lagoons in India.

Further Reading:

• Erosional landforms
• Geomorphic Processes