An aquifer is a layer of material such as rock or sand, gravel, etc. that is found underground and from which water can be extracted.

The term basin refers to lands that deschttp://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/earthgwaquifer.htmlend into streams or rivers.

A bay is a body of water partially enclosed by land.

The term bayou refers to a slow-moving river, stream, or a marshy wetland or lake. Bayous are most often found in low-lying, flat areas.

A canal is a water channel that is man made.

A channel is a body of water which connects two larger bodies of water.

A cove is a small body of water along a coast. The land surrounding the cove is often made up of soft rock.

A creek is a small stream of water that often times merges with a larger river. Delta

A draw is a valley or gorge that is found between rock clefts. Endorheic