Multiple choice general knowledge

A shallow pool of salt water which is near the coast. It is usually cut off from the sea by a ridge of sand and is a great place for swimming. What is it called?

  1. Island

  2. Lagoon

  3. Cataract

  4. Ebb

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from the sea by a barrier like sand or coral - exactly as described. Islands are land masses, cataracts are waterfalls, and ebb refers to tidal movement out to sea.