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Why are oceans salty but the great lakes are not salty?
The Great Lakes have an outlet: The Saint Lawrence. The reason why most lakes are not salty is because they have an outlet so the minerals do not accumulate. On top of that, they are well above sea level, so there is no chance of saltwater intrusion.
How many lakes are there in the great lake?
There are 5 Great Lakes in North America. Lake Michigan lies entirely within the territory of the US. The other four Great Lakes have borders in Ontario, Canada as well as the US. They are Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario.
Which are lowlands that were eroded by glaciers and transformed into wide deep basins?
The Great Lakes & Your Welcome :)
In which direction are the Great Lakes from the US?
The Great Lakes are at the northern border of the United States, except Lake Michigan, which is completely in the United States. Needless to say, the Great Lakes are in the northern US.
How many lakes are they in great lakes?
There are 5 great lakes. Lake Ontario Lake Erie Lake Superior Lake Michigan Lake Huron
What are the 10 most important facks of the great lakes?
why are the great lakes so important
Where do 4 of the 5 great lakes touch?
Do you mean 4 of the 5 great lakes? if so, Michihgan and Canada border 4 of the 5 great lakes.
Can there be beaches on lakes?
Most of the Great Lakes have extensive beaches, so - yes- there can be beaches on lakes.
Why are the five great lakes called Great?
the five great lakes are called great because they are so big and they take up more of the united states
Does Michigan have fresh water?
Michigan is located near the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes are fresh water lakes, so it should be easy to get fresh water in Michigan.
What 4 great lakes touch the state of Mississippi?
Mississipi is too far south, so none of the great lakes touch it
What are the four largest lakes in the country?
The Great Lakes
Why are the great lakes and the Mississippi river so important?
you get the water from there
What is America's so-called Third Coast?
Great Lakes
In 1713 France owned land around what lakes?
Great Lakes
Why are oceans salty but the great lakes are not salty?
The Great Lakes have an outlet: The Saint Lawrence. The reason why most lakes are not salty is because they have an outlet so the minerals do not accumulate. On top of that, they are well above sea level, so there is no chance of saltwater intrusion.
In which direction are the great lakes from your state?
The Great Lakes are located in eastern North America. The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes and are to the northeast of Texas.
