Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Transport and Communication

Question:

Which of the following Great Lakes of North America are not connected by Soo Canal and Welland Canal to form an inland waterway?

Options:

Michigan

Huron

Erie

Ontario

Correct Answer:

Michigan

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1: Michigan

NCERT: The Great Lakes of North America Superior, Huron Erie and Ontario are connected by Soo Canal and Welland Canal to form an inland waterway. The estuary of St. Lawrence River, along with the Great Lakes, forms a unique commercial waterway in the northern part of North America. The ports on this route like Duluth and Buffalo are equipped with all facilities of ocean ports. As such large ocean going vessels are able to navigate up the river deep inside the continent to Montreal.