What is the name given to a body of water separated from larger bodies of water by a natural barrier?

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A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from larger bodies of water, such as oceans, by natural barriers like sandbars, coral reefs, or barrier islands. These are often found along coastlines and can vary in size and salinity depending on their connection to the ocean.

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1. Lagoon Formation: Typically formed by the deposition of sand and sediments or coral reef growth.
2. Famous Lagoons: Chilika Lake in India and the Venice Lagoon in Italy.
3. Graupel: Small pellets of snow covered in ice.
4. Sleet: Frozen raindrops that form ice pellets.
5. Apron: A flat, wide surface, often in reference to airport runways.