there are a lot of water in these places so others don't have to look everywhere to find water
it is quick water instead of going through half of Canada for water
The Great Lakes.
The Great Lakes of North America are located on the borders of Canada and America. If you look at a map of the region you will see all the cities and towns that are close to the lakes.
I guess its nots that close but its not that far either
The following cities are close to Tallahassee: Oak Ridge Lakeside Twin Lakes Pebble Creek Woodville
It is close to any oceans but it is near the Great Lakes and is right on the Ottawa River.
Not in lakes but they may live close to lakes.
There are five great lakes that are in North America. Lake Eerie is the lake the is the most southern but not by much. Lake Michigan is a close second.
Lakes can be anywhere, close to oceans or distant from them. Since lakes are formed by collected rain water, they do not depend upon oceans.
People living in low-lying coastal areas or in close proximity to water bodies (such as rivers, lakes, and streams) are susceptible to flooding.
O'Hare Airport is the closest big airport. There are small airports that are closer. Waukegan Airport is close.
were are the rives and lakes close to the 13 british colonies