WATER.
Comprises Oceans, Seas, Lakes, Gulfs or Bays, Havens or Harbours, Straits, Channels, Sounds, and Rivers.
An Ocean is a large expanse of water not separated by land.
A Sea is a lesser extent of water than an ocean, almost surrounded by land.
A Lake is a large collection of water in the interior of a country;—generally fresh. A salt water lake is called a Sea.
A Gulf or Bay is a part of the sea extending up into the land.
A Haven or Harbour is a small portion of water, almost enclosed by land, where ships may lie safely at anchor.
A Strait is a narrow communication between two large collections of water. If it be so shallow as to be sounded, it is called a Sound.
A Channel is the deepest part of a river. A Strait is also sometimes called a Channel.
The vapours which rise from the surface of the earth ascend to the clouds, whence they fall in dew, snow, or rain, to water the earth, and supply springs, and small streams or rivers.