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Q72
(CISF/2017)
Geography › World Physical Geography
How are the small lakes in Ireland known as?
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In Ireland, the term Lough is the standard word used for a lake or a sea inlet. It is derived from the Irish word loch and is the equivalent of the Scottish word 'Loch'. Ireland is home to thousands of these water bodies, ranging from small mountain tarns to large expanses like Lough Neagh (the largest lake in the British Isles) and Lough Corrib.
- Bogs: These are acidic wetlands or peatlands that cover significant portions of Ireland but are distinct from open water lakes.
- Creeks and Brooks: These are general English terms for small, flowing streams or narrow watercourses, not specifically associated with Irish nomenclature for lakes.
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