Environmental
Maine's Great Ponds are defined as natural bodies of water with a surface area of at least:
A1 acre
B5 acres
C10 acres✓ Correct
D20 acres
Explanation
Maine defines a 'great pond' as any natural body of water with a surface area of 10 or more acres. Great ponds receive heightened shoreland zoning protections.
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