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Why are they sometimes called homes?

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H-O-M-E-S is a mnemonic device to help you remember the names of the five lakes: Huron Ontario Michigan Erie Superior

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Why are they called the Five Great Lakes?

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They are called the "Five Great Lakes" because they are the biggest lakes in North America. They are also "grouped" together geographically.

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How were the Great Lakes formed?

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They were formed by glaciers, and filled in with rainwater and snow-melt runoffs, so they are freshwater.

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Were the Great Lakes once part of the ocean?

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No, the Great Lakes were formed by glaciers, and are freshwater, fed by rainfall and snow-melt. Water flows out of the lakes, keeping it fresh. Another clue that there was never an ocean there is that the region is part of the "goiter belt," so named because of very low levels of iodine in the surrounding soil. If there had been an ocean there, plenty of iodine would be in the soil.

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Where can I find a list of the Great Lakes with their sizes?

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An online search or an encyclopedia would probably be your best bet!

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Can you boat in the lakes?

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Yes.

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Is Lake St. Claire one of the five Great Lakes?

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No, it is not. Refer to the list above.

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