Lake
A lake is an area of variable size filled with water, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land, apart from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake. Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean (except for sea lochs in Scotland and Ireland), and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are also larger and deeper than ponds, though there are no official or scientific definitions. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams, which are usually flowing. However most lakes are fed and drained by rivers and streams.
Natural lakes are generally found in mountainous areas, rift zones, and areas with ongoing glaciation. Other lakes are found in endorheic basins or along the courses of mature rivers. In some parts of the world there are many lakes because of chaotic drainage patterns left over from the last Ice Age. All lakes are temporary over geologic time scales, as they will slowly fill in with sediments or spill out of the basin containing them.
Many lakes are artificial and are constructed for industrial or agricultural use, for hydro-electric power generation or domestic water supply, or for aesthetic or recreational purposes.
Derwent Water Pier Sunset Lake District Scenery Lake Water Silhouette
Based on one of my dad's photo-canvases.
Landscape Mountains Derwent Water Cumbria Lake District Lake Cat Bells Nature
Cat Bells as viewed from across Derwent Water, beside Friar's Crag
Vulcan XH558 "The Spirit of Great Britain"
Vulcan Aircraft Plane Airplane XH558 Lake Lake District Derwent Water
Avro Vulcan XH558, The Spirit of Great Britain, over Derwent Water. The only certified airworthy...