Water is a chemical substance that is composed of hydrogen and oxygen. It is vital for all known forms of life.

In typical usage, water refers only to its liquid form or state, but the substance also has a solid state such as ice, a gaseous state, water vapour and steam. Water covers 71% of the Earths surface. On Earth, it is found mostly in oceans and other large water bodies such as glaciers, polar ice caps, rivers, lakes and ponds. Additionally, a minute amount of the Earths water is contained within biological bodies and manufactured products.

There are many oceans worldwide such as: Arctic Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean Southern Ocean An ocean is a continuous body of water that is customarily divided into several principal oceans and smaller seas. The ocean has a significant effect on the biosphere. Oceanic evaporation, as a phase of
the water cycle, is the source of most rainfall, and ocean temperatures determine climate and wind patterns that affect life on land. Life within the ocean evolved 3 billion years prior to life on land. Both the depth and distance from shore strongly influence the amount and types of plants and animals that live there.

A lake is a body relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean. Natural lakes are normally found in mountainous areas, rift zones or areas with recent glaciations. In some parts of the world, there are many lakes because of chaotic drainage patterns left over from the last Ice Age. All lakes are temporary over geologic time scales as they will slowly fill in sediments or spill out of the basin containing them.

A pond is a body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is usually smaller than a lake. A wide variety of man-made bodies of water are classified as ponds, including water gardens designed for aesthetic ornamentation, fish ponds designed for commercial fish breeding and solar ponds designed to store thermal energy.

A small man-made garden pond at the Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, India

A river is a natural watercourse, usually fresh water, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. There is no general rule to define a river. Water within the river is generally collected from precipitation through the release of stored water in natural ice and snowpacks. (i.e. from glaciers)

THE AMAZON RIVER

A stream is a flowing body of water with a current, confined within a bed and stream banks. In the United States, a stream is classified as a watercourse less than 60 feet wide. Streams play an important role in connecting fragmented habitats and thus in conserving biodiversity. The study of streams and waterways in general is known as surface hydrology and is a core element of environmental geography.

Rainforests are forests characterized by high rainfall, with definitions based on a minimum normal annual rainfall of 1750-2000 mm (68-78 inches). The monsoon trough, alternatively known as the inter-tropical convergence zone, plays a significant role in creating the climatic conditions necessary for the Earth's tropical rainforests. Most rainforests are found in Malaysia and they are the main tourist attraction in Malaysia.

The statement above shows that the rainforests in Malaysia are known for its natural beauty and splendour. For example, Taman Negara Pahang is Peninsular Malaysias most popular rainforest park. You can find many rare and endangered species in this forest such as the Malaysian Tiger, Tapir and Pangolin. If you want to get out of the hustle and bustle in the city, you can visit this rainforest park and enjoy Mother Nature.