+7 Best Great Lake Trivia and Quizzes in United States

Are you ready to dive into the depths of American greatness? Get ready to test your knowledge of one of the most iconic natural wonders of the United States - the Great Lakes! These majestic bodies of water hold a special place in the hearts of all Americans, not only for their sheer size but also for their rich history and ecological significance. From the shimmering waters of Lake Superior to the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan, each of the Great Lakes has its own unique charm and allure. But how much do you really know about these magnificent lakes that have shaped the landscape and culture of the Midwest and beyond? This quiz will take you on a virtual journey around these vast inland seas, challenging you with trivia questions that will put your knowledge to the test. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a landlubber looking to expand your horizons, this quiz is sure to entertain and educate you about the wonders of the Great Lakes. So, grab your virtual life jacket and prepare to navigate through questions about the history, geography, wildlife, and more of these iconic bodies of water. Can you reel in a perfect score, or will you be swept away by the waves of uncertainty? There's only one way to find out - take the plunge into this Great Lakes trivia quiz and see if you have what it takes to become a true Great Lakes guru!

A city with a view: Guess these cities on the shores of the Great Lakes!

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  • Which of these Pennsylvania cities is on the south shore of Lake Erie?

    Erie
  • Which of these is a major city on Lake Michigan's shore?

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Chicago is the largest city of which U.S state?

    Illinois
  • Which is Canada's largest city?

    Toronto
  • Which city in Ohio is known as "Frog Town"?

    Toledo
  • Which of these is a city in the state of New York?

    Buffalo
  • Which of these is a city in Ohio, on the southern shore of Lake Erie?

    Sandusky
  • Which city in Ohio is known as "The Best Location In the Nation"?

    Cleveland
  • Duluth, Minnesota, lies on the north shore of which Great Lake?

    Lake Superior
  • Which of these cities is on the shore of Lake Ontario in New York?

    Oswego
  • Gary, Indiana, borders which of America's Great Lakes?

    Lake Michigan
  • Which city in New York is known as "Flour City"?

    Rochester
  • Which U.S. city is home to an NFL team called "The Packers"?

    Green Bay
  • Which city in Wisconsin is called the "Malibu of the Midwest"?

    Sheboygan
  • Kenosha is a city in which US state?

    Wisconsin
  • Which of these is a Michigan port city, at the mouth of the Black River?

    South Haven
  • Which Canadian city is the "Waterfall Capital of the World"?

    Hamilton
  • Which of these is a Canadian city on the western shore of Lake Ontario?

    Mississauga
  • What island in Michigan is home to the 19th-century Grand Hotel?

    Mackinac Island
  • In which Illinois city was science-fiction author Ray Bradbury born?

    Waukegan

How much do you know about the Great Lakes? Take the test!

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  • Which of the Great Lakes is named like the Canadian province it borders?

    Lake Ontario
  • Which of these cities is not on the shores of the Great Lakes?

    Nashville
  • What is the smallest of the great lakes in surface area?

    Ontario
  • What state had its "Great Lakes State" slogan on license plates?

    Michigan
  • In 1998, what was briefly designated as the sixth Great Lake?

    Lake Champlain
  • The Erie Canal connects the Great Lakes with what body of water?

    Atlantic Ocean
  • Lake Erie borders with what Canadian province?

    Ontario
  • Which U.S. Great Lake was the site of a key British naval defeat?

    Lake Erie
  • Of all the five Great Lakes, which is the deepest?

    Lake Superior
  • What is the figure of Lelawala, linked with Niagara Falls, also called?

    Maid of the Mist
  • What U.S. lake has a version of the Bermuda Triangle?

    Lake Michigan
  • How much of the world's freshwater is in the Great Lakes?

    21%
  • In which lake is the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald situated?

    Lake Superior
  • Under which Great Lake is the world's largest underground salt mine?

    Lake Huron
  • Which Great Lake does the Welland Canal connect with Lake Erie?

    Lake Ontario
  • In what lake is Isle Royale National Park situated?

    Lake Superior
  • How many times did the Niagara Falls stop flowing?

    2

Great bodies of water! The USA waterways

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  • What river connects Lake Erie to Lake Ontario?

    The Niagara River
  • Which of these rivers is not in the USA?

    Seine River
  • Which of these is not one of the Great Lakes?

    Great Salt Lake
  • Which of these US states borders the Atlantic Ocean?

    Florida
  • Which river flows along the border of Mexico and Texas?

    Rio Grande
  • Which of these rivers flows through the Grand Canyon in the US?

    Colorado River
  • What is the longest river in the US?

    Missouri
  • Which U.S. state is known as "The Great Lakes State"?

    Michigan
  • Which of these rivers flows across Texas bordering Oklahoma?

    Red River
  • The Colorado River drains into which gulf?

    Gulf of California
  • Which of these lakes is the largest?

    Lake Superior
  • Which river has the largest American power-producing dam?

    Columbia
  • Which of the Great Lakes is entirely in U.S. territory?

    Lake Michigan
  • Which of these collections of roads follow the Mississippi River?

    Great River Road
  • What warm ocean current flows along the East Coast of the United States?

    Gulf Stream
  • Which of these states has a river called "the Red River" on its border?

    Arkansas
  • Which of these major rivers originates in Lake Itasca, Minnesota?

    Mississippi River
  • Which is the shortest river in North America?

    Roe River
  • The Yadkin River is one of the biggest rivers in which US state?

    North Carolina
  • In which U.S. state is Leech Lake located?

    Minnesota

Explore the US and its natural wonders!

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  • What is the name of the five lakes between the US and Canada?

    Great Lakes
  • Which of these famous natural wonders is located in California?

    Yosemite Valley
  • In which US state can you visit the historic Fort Rock Cave?

    Oregon
  • The Great River Road in the US follows the course of what river?

    Mississippi
  • What American National Park stretches across three different states?

    Yellowstone
  • Which state in the US has the largest number of natural lakes?

    Alaska
  • Which U.S. state is home to the Natural Bridge Caverns?

    Texas
  • Which of these mountain ranges extends from Canada to the US?

    Rocky Mountains
  • Which of America's Great Lakes is the shallowest?

    Lake Erie
  • In which U.S. state can you visit the Natural Bridges National Monument?

    Utah
  • What two U.S. states are the ends of the Appalachian Trail?

    Georgia and Maine
  • Which US state borders four of the five Great Lakes?

    Michigan
  • In which US national park is the highest point in North America?

    Denali National Park Preserve
  • Which of these American rivers is an estuary?

    Hudson River
  • Which of these national parks is in Nevada?

    Great Basin National Park
  • The Great Plains of North America are east of what mountain range?

    Rocky Mountains
  • What was the first National Park to be established in the United States?

    Yellowstone
  • Oscar Hammerstein's song "Ol' Man River" refers to which of these rivers?

    Mississippi
  • Which American National Park is known as "The Crown of the Continent"?

    Glacier National Park
  • What is United States' oldest protected natural area?

    Hot Springs National Park

Freshwater sailors wanted: How much do you know about American lakes?

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  • Which of the Great Lakes is the smallest in surface area?

    Lake Ontario
  • Which of these is a reservoir created by impounding the Osage River?

    Lake of the Ozarks
  • What is the largest lake that is at least partly in the United States?

    Superior
  • Which lake in California is known for its crystal-clear, blue water?

    Lake Tahoe
  • What type of lake is the Salton Sea, located in California?

    Saltwater lake
  • Milwaukee is on the shores of which lake?

    Michigan
  • Which lake is often called "America's Dead Sea"?

    Great Salt Lake
  • Which of the Great Lakes forms the "thumb" of Michigan's mitten?

    Lake Huron
  • The deepest lake in the U.S. is located in which national park?

    Crater Lake
  • What man-made U.S. lake has a bigger shoreline than the whole West Coast?

    Lake Powell
  • What is Alaska's largest lake?

    Iliamna Lake
  • Which of these is a large natural lake in northwest Montana?

    Flathead Lake
  • Which of these is a lake located at the base of the Adirondack Mountains?

    Lake George
  • Lake Tear of the Clouds is a source of which major river?

    Hudson
  • Which of these is a reservoir located in the US state of West Virginia?

    Summersville Lake
  • In which U.S. state is Lake Okeechobee located?

    Florida
  • Which of these is a saline soda lake in California?

    Mono Lake
  • Lake Pepin is the widest naturally occurring part of which river?

    Mississippi

Come swim in this quiz on American lakes and reservoirs!

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  • Which Great Lake contains half of all the water in the Great Lakes?

    Lake Superior
  • In what state are the Finger Lakes located?

    New York
  • Where is the source of the Mississippi River?

    Lake Itasca
  • What is the largest manmade lake in the United States?

    Lake Mead
  • In which U.S. state is the Lake of the Ozarks located?

    Missouri
  • What is the name of the US' deepest lake?

    Crater Lake
  • Lake Okeechobee is often referred to by which nickname?

    The Big O
  • What is a recursive lake?

    A lake within a lake
  • Which of these is the only natural lake that drains into two oceans?

    Isa Lake
  • Which trout species is native to Yellowstone Lake?

    Cutthroat trout
  • Which river was dammed to create Lake Lanier in Georgia?

    Chattahoochee River
  • In which U.S. state is Lake Sakakawea located?

    North Dakota
  • Which lake sits across the borders of New York, Vermont, and Canada?

    Lake Champlain

Submerge into the deep waters of this lake-based quiz!

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  • Which of New York's Finger Lakes is the longest?

    Cayuga Lake
  • The Indiana Dunes are along the shores of which lake?

    Michigan
  • The construction of what dam created Lake Mead?

    Hoover Dam
  • Which state borders more Great Lakes than any other state?

    Michigan
  • What lake is part of Ohio's northern border?

    Lake Erie
  • How many are the Great Lakes of North America?

    Five