Which U.S. agency is responsible for protecting water quality in the Great Lakes?
Correct answer(s):
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Subject
Geography
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In 2019, which of the following Great Lakes saw record high water levels, causing significant flooding?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Erie
Which lake is known for experiencing extreme fluctuations in water levels due to seasonal changes and human impact?
Correct answer(s):
- Great Salt Lake
Which state is most affected by high water levels in Lake Michigan, causing damage to the shoreline?
Correct answer(s):
- Michigan
Which is a significant impact of high water levels in Lake Erie?
Correct answer(s):
- Increased erosion
What is the name of the large bay located in the northeastern part of Lake Michigan?
Correct answer(s):
- Green Bay
What natural phenomenon causes rapid changes in water levels in the Great Lakes, especially Lake Michigan?
Correct answer(s):
- Seiches
The Great Lakes basin spans how many U.S. states?
Correct answer(s):
- 8
Lake Mead is primarily located in which two U.S. states?
Correct answer(s):
- Arizona and Nevada
What is the primary source of water for Lake Mead?
Correct answer(s):
- Colorado River
What percentage of the U.S. fresh water is contained in the Great Lakes?
Correct answer(s):
- 20%
Which Great Lake is primarily fed by the Niagara River?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Ontario
Which of the following rivers connects Lake Erie to Lake Ontario?
Correct answer(s):
- Niagara River
Which state is home to the largest manmade reservoir in the U.S., Lake Mead?
Correct answer(s):
- Nevada
Which of these lakes is located on the border between Utah and Nevada?
Correct answer(s):
- Great Salt Lake
Which natural lake is the deepest in the U.S.?
Correct answer(s):
- Crater Lake
Which U.S. state has the largest percentage of shoreline along the Great Lakes?
Correct answer(s):
- Michigan
The Great Lakes hold approximately what proportion of the world’s fresh surface water?
Correct answer(s):
- 18%
The boundary between the U.S. and Canada crosses through which two Great Lakes?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Erie and Lake Ontario
Which species of fish is a primary target for commercial fishing in Lake Superior?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Trout