U.S. Citizenship Civics TestGeographyMedium
Which of the following states is bordered by the Great Lakes?
- AMissouri
- BOhio
- CKentucky
- DArkansas
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Ohio
Ohio is one of the eight U.S. states that border the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes are a series of large freshwater lakes primarily located on the border between the U.S. and Canada.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Missouri is west of the Great Lakes region and does not border them.
- C. Kentucky is south of the Great Lakes region and does not border them.
- D. Arkansas is south of Missouri and does not border the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes Border States
U.S. states that share a border with one or more of the Great Lakes.
- Eight U.S. states border the Great Lakes.
- The lakes are a significant source of freshwater and shipping.
- Includes states like Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin.
Memory trick: HOMES: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior. The states around them.