Shared with Canada and spanning more than miles 1, kilometers from west to east, these vast inland freshwater seas provide water for consumption, transportation, power, recreation and a host of other uses. Most of the basin is defined by hydrology; watersheds that drain into the Great Lakes and their connecting channels are in the Great Lakes basin.
A combination of engineering and politics Canadian have resulted in the Rideau exception being included in the Great Lakes basin the orange striped polygon on the Canadian side of the St.
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Want to add a little wonder to your website? Help spread the wonder of families learning together. We sent you SMS, for complete subscription please reply. Follow Twitter Instagram Facebook. What's so great about the Great Lakes? What is a mnemonic device? How much of the world's fresh surface water is contained in the Great Lakes?
Wonder What's Next? Did you get it? Test your knowledge. Wonder Words mnemonic device collectively spectacular marvelous connecting channel sheer inland reef Take the Wonder Word Challenge. Join the Discussion. Nov 11, Dec 10, Oct 3, May 6, Due to global warming water levels have been going down in recent years. The Great Lakes have contributed very much to the economic development of the United States and Canada. Millions of tons of raw material , including ore and coal, as well as industrial goods are transported along the Great Lakes every year.
Large freighters bring it to all parts of the world. Much of the coal produced in the Appalachian coal fields are brought to the Great Lakes by train where they are loaded onto cargo ships and exported to other areas. Farming crops of the American Midwest, including corn and wheat are brought to the harbours along the Great Lakes where they are exported to other countries. Because water transport is very cheap, farmers in the American Midwest and Canada can compete with their rivals in other continents.
The lakes have been changes considerably from pollution and invasive species. Currently, there are more than federal programs designated for environmental restoration and management of The Great Lakes, according to the EPA.
Eight U. Lake Erie : The name was derived from erielhonan , the Iroquoian word for "long tail," which describes its shape. Lake Michigan : This is truly a great body of water, as the name is derived from the Ojibwa Indian word mishigami , meaning "large lake.
It has an unusual water flow that goes in almost a cul-de-sac formation, moving slowly in a circular pattern. It is also the only Great Lake located entirely in the United States.
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