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How many Great Lakes are shared between Canada and the United States?

  1. Three

  2. Four

  3. Five

  4. Six

The correct answer is: Five

The five Great Lakes shared between Canada and the United States are Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. Vermillion Lake, a small body of water located on the border of Ontario and Minnesota, is sometimes considered a sixth Great Lake. However, it is not officially designated as such and is not included in this count. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect. The five lakes have a total surface area of approximately 244,106 square kilometers and serve as important natural resources for both countries.