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∙ 15y agoSuperior- the tops, in charge. It is the largest of the Great Lakes. Hence the name.
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∙ 7y agoLake Superior means "upper lake", in reference to it being geographically above Lake Huron.
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∙ 12y agoLake Superior is the English translation of French term "lac supérieur" "upper lake", referring to its position above Lake Huron. The Ojibwe people called it gitchigumi.
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What group of lakes is Lake Superior in?
Lake Superior is in a group of lakes called the Great Lakes, located in the United States and Canada. They include Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, and Lake Erie.
What is the real name of lake kitchagumy?
The chippawa called lake superior "kitchagumy"
What country borders the worlds largest lake?
The largest freshwater lake is Lake Superior. It is bordered by Canada and the United States.
Is Lake Superior called gitchy-goomie?
yes
What large bayis located north of lake superior in Canada?
The large bay that is located north of Lake Superior in Canada is called Hudson Bay. Thunder Bay is also north of Lake Superior.
What continent does superior sea belong to?
Lake Superior is on the North American continent. There is no sea that is called the Superior sea.
Other name for pond in Canada?
The biggest lake in Canada is called Lake Superior.
Is Lake Erie larger than lake Superior?
No. Lake Superior is larger than Lake Erie.
Which lake is larger superior or Erie?
Lake Superior. Lake Superior - it is the largest lake in the Western Hemisphere in volume and the largest (true) lake in the world by size. Its size is 31,700 square miles and volume is 2,904 cubic miles.
Who is lake superior?
Lake Superior is a lake. Hence the name.
Is Lake Superior the largest salt lake?
No, Lake Superior is a freshwater lake.
What is the salinity in Lake Superior?
Lake Superior is one of the Great Lakes, all of which are fresh water, not salty. With rare exceptions like the Great Salt Lake, a lake is always a body of fresh water while a body of salt water is called a Sea or Ocean.
