Great Lakes Unit Test

What is the name of the famous waterfall, where water falls from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario?

• Angel Falls

• Grand Rapids

• Tahquamenon Falls

• Niagara Falls

What is the primary reason the Great Lakes are considered a vital resource for the United States and Canada?

• They are the largest freshwater lakes in the world.

• They provide a habitat for endangered species.

• They serve as the main transportation route for most goods.

• They are tourist attractions.

Which Great Lake has the largest surface area?

• Lake Huron

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Superior

• Lake Erie

How do the Great Lakes influence the climate of the surrounding regions?

• They create a desert climate.

• They moderate temperatures, leading to milder winters and cooler summers.

• They have no effect on the climate.

• They increase rainfall significantly.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which river connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?

• Cuyahoga River

• St Lawrence River

• Huron River

• Niagara River

What human activity has significantly contributed to the pollution of the Great Lakes?

• Fishing

• Agriculture and industrial runoff

• Boating

• Swimming

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which Great Lake is located furthest north?

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Erie

• Lake Superior

• Lake Ontario

Which state borders Lake Michigan to the east?

• Wisconsin

• Indiana

• Illinois

• Michigan

What is the primary river that connects Lake Erie to Lake Ontario?

• The Mississippi River

• The St. Lawrence River

• The Detroit River

• The Niagara River

What impact has urban development had on Lake Erie, and what does this suggest about the relationship between cities and natural ecosystems?

• Urban development has improved the natural habitats around the lake.

• Increased pollution and runoff from cities have negatively affected water quality.

• Urbanization has led to the expansion of the lake's size.

• Development has had no significant impact on the lake's ecosystem.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5