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Which city, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, is known as the “City of the Big Shoulders” and was historically important for trade and industry?
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- Chicago
Which indigenous people historically lived around the Great Lakes region?
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- Anishinaabe (Ojibwe)
Which organization is dedicated to preserving the Great Lakes ecosystem and has led efforts to reduce invasive species?
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- Great Lakes Protection Fund
What major law passed in 1972 helped improve water quality in the Great Lakes?
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- Clean Water Act
Which U.S. agency is responsible for protecting water quality in the Great Lakes?
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- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which of the following lakes has the highest risk of being affected by harmful algae blooms (HABs)?
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- Lake Erie
Which natural lake is the deepest in the U.S.?
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- Crater Lake
Which state is home to the largest manmade reservoir in the U.S., Lake Mead?
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- Nevada
Which of these lakes is located on the border between Utah and Nevada?
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- Great Salt Lake
What is the primary source of water for Lake Mead?
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- Colorado River
Lake Mead is primarily located in which two U.S. states?
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- Arizona and Nevada
What natural phenomenon causes rapid changes in water levels in the Great Lakes, especially Lake Michigan?
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- Seiches
Which is a significant impact of high water levels in Lake Erie?
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- Increased erosion
Which state is most affected by high water levels in Lake Michigan, causing damage to the shoreline?
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- Michigan
Which lake is known for experiencing extreme fluctuations in water levels due to seasonal changes and human impact?
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- Great Salt Lake
In 2019, which of the following Great Lakes saw record high water levels, causing significant flooding?
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- Lake Erie
The Great Lakes hold approximately what proportion of the world’s fresh surface water?
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- 18%
Which U.S. state has the largest percentage of shoreline along the Great Lakes?
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- Michigan
What percentage of the U.S. fresh water is contained in the Great Lakes?
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- 20%
Which of the following rivers connects Lake Erie to Lake Ontario?
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- Niagara River