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What is the definition of a Great Pond?

  1. Natural or man-made water body consisting of 20 acres or more

  2. Inland body of water, surface area greater than 10 acres (if man-made pond, surface area greater than 30 acres)

  3. Coastal body of water located in the Shoreland Zone consisting of 10 acres or more of a man-made surface

  4. Any body of water with a surface area greater than 20 acres

The correct answer is: Inland body of water, surface area greater than 10 acres (if man-made pond, surface area greater than 30 acres)

The definition of a Great Pond, particularly in the context of Maine law, accurately describes an inland body of water that has specific size requirements. According to Maine regulations, a Great Pond is defined as an inland body of water with a surface area greater than 10 acres. However, if the pond is man-made, the surface area must be greater than 30 acres for it to qualify as a Great Pond. This distinction is important for environmental regulations and land use planning, as Great Ponds receive certain protections and management guidelines. The other options either broaden the definition improperly or misrepresent the required acreage for classification. For instance, while option A includes man-made ponds and specifies a size of 20 acres or more, it does not differentiate based on whether the water body is natural or man-made, which is crucial in the definition. Option C incorrectly characterizes the context of a Great Pond, focusing on coastal bodies rather than inland bodies, which is inconsistent with the definition. Option D generalizes the classification to any body of water greater than 20 acres, neglecting the specific criteria related to inland versus man-made designations that are central to the correct definition.