Lagoon

Q. What is a lagoon?

1. It is a curved indent of a sea or a lake into the land with a wide opening.
2. It is a small water body surrounded by land on all sides.
3. It is a shallow body of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef.
4. It is a narrow stretch of water that separates two landmasses but joins two large water bodies.

Q. Chilika lake is an example of a .

1. strait
2. gulf
3. lagoon
4. bay

Q. Lake ______ in Odisha is an example of a lagoon.

1. Dal
2. Pulicat
3. Loktak
4. Chilka

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What is a lagoon?

Q. Which of the following parameters differentiates lakes from lagoons most appropriately?

1. Aquatic ecosystem
2. Water colour
3. Salt content
4. Size