LAKE MICHIGAN and LAKE HURON

1. In this story, what does the phrase referred to mean?

• called

• suggested

• squeaking

• sand

2. The phrase build up in this story means:

• construct

• move

• collect

• freeze

3. What does the word notable mean in this story?

• island

• largest

• unique

• feature

4. What is the main idea of paragraph 5?

• The SS Badger is a ferry on Lake Michigan.

• The Lake Express was established in 2004.

• Only one ferry operates on Lake Michigan.

• People can cross Lake Michigan on two ferries.

5. Which of the following is true about both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron?

• They are both 577 feet above sea level.

• The are both over 800 feet deep.

• They are the same size.

• They are both located entirely within the United States.

6. What connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron?

• Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.

• Mississippi River

• Straits of Mackinac

• Manitoulin Island

7. How are the beaches in northern Michigan important?

• They have the softest sand.

• They are protected from the west winds.

• Many fish live near the beaches there.

• It is the only place to find Michigan's state stone.

8. Why did French explorers choose the name Huron?

• Huron was town in France.

• Huron means lake in French.

• Native Hurons lived near the lake.

• Huron means large island in French.

9. Choose the correct answer for the blank line in the following diagram.

• Beaches have "singing sands"

• Connected by Straits of Mickinac

• Has world's largest freshwater island

• Lake is shared with Canada

10. What causes the squeaking noise of the sand of Lake Michigan's beaches?

• People walk on sand with lots of quartz.

• People rub the sands with their fingers.

• The wind blows the sand over rocks.

• Ice rubs on the sand.