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Which five lakes make up the Great Lakes of North America?
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Marquette Harbor Lighthouse on Lake Superior, Marquette, Michigan.
The Great Lakes of North America consist of five interconnected freshwater lakes located in east-central North America. These lakes are:
Together, they represent the largest surface of fresh water in the world and form a significant portion of the St. Lawrence hydrographic system.12