- 1. The Great Lakes, consisting of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario, form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by total area and volume. These expansive bodies of water are interconnected and provide a vital resource for the surrounding regions, supporting a diverse ecosystem and serving as a key transportation route for trade. The Great Lakes region is rich in natural beauty, with scenic coastlines, sandy beaches, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can engage in a variety of recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking along the shores of these majestic lakes.
Which of the following is the largest of the Great Lakes?
A) Michigan
B) Huron
C) Superior
D) Ontario
- 2. Which Great Lake is entirely within the United States?
A) Erie
B) Michigan
C) Ontario
D) Huron
- 3. The Great Lakes consist of how many individual lakes?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 7
D) 5
- 4. Which city is located on the shores of Lake Michigan?
A) Detroit
B) Toronto
C) Buffalo
D) Chicago
- 5. What is the largest island in the Great Lakes?
A) Mackinac Island
B) Pelee Island
C) Isle Royale
D) Beaver Island
- 6. What is the average depth of Lake Superior?
A) 483 feet
B) 702 feet
C) 297 feet
D) 125 feet
- 7. Which Canadian province borders all of the Great Lakes except Lake Michigan?
A) Alberta
B) Ontario
C) British Columbia
D) Quebec
- 8. Which of the Great Lakes is known as the shallowest lake?
A) Huron
B) Erie
C) Superior
D) Michigan
- 9. Sault Ste. Marie connects which two Great Lakes?
A) Superior and Huron
B) Huron and Ontario
C) Michigan and Erie
D) Erie and Superior
- 10. What is the largest city on the shores of Lake Erie?
A) Buffalo
B) Toledo
C) Cleveland
D) Erie
- 11. How many U.S. states border one or more of the Great Lakes?
A) 5
B) 8
C) 3
D) 10
- 12. Which Canadian province does not border any of the Great Lakes?
A) Manitoba
B) Ontario
C) Alberta
D) Quebec
- 13. What is the largest island in Lake Huron?
A) Isle Royale
B) Beaver Island
C) Manitoulin Island
D) Drummond Island
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