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Lake Hawea

View over bush of Lake Hawea, New Zealand on a clear day.

Lakes fill with water from rain or snow falling on the surrounding land. This surrounding land is called the catchment area, and the nature of the land in this area contributes to the quality of the water in the lake.

Rights: Public domain – worldwideTobias Thierer
Published:18 June 2008Size: 267.6 KB