Glaciers carved deep valleys and deposited high amounts of earth, pebbles and boulders as they melted. When the glaciers melted, water-filled the hollows, which formed the lake. Out of these, we came to know about the ” Tarn” which is a type of glacial lake. The different kinds of lakes are organic lakes, volcanic lakes, glacial lakes, Tectonic lakes, fluvial lakes, Landslide lakes, Solution Lakes, Aeolian lakes, Shoreline lakes, Anthropogenic lakes, Meteorite lakes. It is classified on the basis of its origin and mode of formation. There are different kinds of lakes found in the world. Lakes are generally deeper than ponds and have a large surface area. The still bodies of water are lake as compared to the river where the water flows.
They are generally found in mountains, deserts, on plains, and near seashores. They are found on every continent and in every type of environment.
There are many lakes which are found in the world. Most of the lakes are browsed and drained by the rivers and streams. It will be helpful in Geography, Earth Sciences, Geology, Geomorphology and Physical Geography.Ī body of water that is surrounded by land is called a lake.
This article will help you to understand one of the types of lakes or one of the important geographical features. Here, in this article, we will be talking about a type of lake that is considered a small mountain lake or tarn. Lakes are generally found in any type of environment and all parts of the world. You must have noticed or seen some lakes in the mountains which have been formed because of the melting of the glaciers.
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