Question

1. where are the great lakes located?

at the continental divide
along the border of the united states and canada
in the southern united states
in northern canada

Explanation:

Identify the geographic feature

Using the North American Geography knowledge point
The Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario) are a series of interconnected freshwater lakes located in the upper midwestern and northeastern regions of North America.

Evaluate the options

Using the Continental Divide knowledge point

• "at the continental divide": Incorrect. The Continental Divide of the Americas is located along the Rocky Mountains in western North America, far west of the Great Lakes.
• "along the border of the United States and Canada": Correct. Four of the five Great Lakes (Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario) are shared between the United States and Canada, forming a major part of the international boundary.
• "in the southern United States": Incorrect. The Great Lakes are located in the northern part of the United States.
• "in northern Canada": Incorrect. The Great Lakes lie along the southern border of Canada, adjacent to Ontario.

Answer:

• at the continental divide
• along the border of the United States and Canada (Correct answer)
• in the southern United States
• in northern Canada