Which of the following statements about the great lakes is false?
a.
it is the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world.
b.
it forms part of the border between mexico and the united states.
c.
it was created by glaciers that melted thousands of years ago.
d.
it is important for trade and transportation.

The correct answer is B) It forms part of the border between Mexico and the United States.

The statement about the Great Lakes that is false is "It forms part of the border between Mexico and the United States."

We are talking about the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world. It was created by glaciers that melted thousands of years ago and the system is important for trade and transportation.

Lake Ontario and Lake Erie are the smallest lakes of the system. Lake Superior is the deepest and the largest of all. It is part of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, and borders with Canada, Cargo ships are always sailing the lakes with goods such as iron, salt, coal, wood, steel, fuel, and agricultural products.

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