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Why are the Great Lakes important to both the United states and Canada?

A: They form the Continental divide.

B: They are an important link to the Pacific Ocean.

C: They are major shipping routes.

D: They form a boundary with Alaska.

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Answer:

C

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Hi!

The answer to this question is C: They are major shipping routes.

This is because travel by water is much easier than doing so by land or air and ship can carry more cargo as well.
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