Lesson 4 of 84 · U.S. Regions
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostThe Great Lakes States
The Great Lakes States consist of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
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The Great Lakes States consist of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. These states are named after the five Great Lakes: Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. The Great Lakes are not only the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world but also provide many resources like fishing and transportation routes for trade.
Key Facts
The Great Lakes States include Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
They are named after the five Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario.
The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world.
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1 of 2What states are included in the Great Lakes States?
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