Lakes

Though lakes only stick around for a few thousand years – which is just the blink of an eye in geologic time – they have the ability to profoundly shape the weather when strong winds cause them to produce seiches (standing water that oscillates). Lakes and their dams are also key producers of hydroelectric energy – as well as gold, in the case of Austria’s Lake Toplitz. However, dams are not without their drawbacks, including higher pollution and the loss of habitats for endangered animals – not to mention the displacement of thousands of people who depend on undammed lakes for their survival. Wrapping things up, a summary of myths and legends about lakes, for kids who love out-of-this-world tales, will be completely engrossing. Lakes, for kids, have never been explained in such in-depth detail.