North American Great Lakes system

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:geographical_feature
gptkbp:bordered_by gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:consists_of gptkb:Lake_Huron
gptkb:Lake_Michigan
gptkb:Lake_Erie
gptkb:Lake_Superior
gptkb:Lake_Ontario
gptkbp:contains over 20% of the world's surface freshwater
gptkbp:discovered_by European explorers
gptkbp:drainage_basin gptkb:St._Lawrence_River
gptkbp:founded_in glacial activity
gptkbp:has numerous ports
gptkbp:has_historical_significance Native American history
European settlement history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label North American Great Lakes system
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Thousand_Islands
gptkbp:is_affected_by climate change
gptkbp:is_connected_to gptkb:Great_Lakes_Waterway
gptkbp:is_essential_for freshwater supply
gptkbp:is_home_to lighthouses
diverse ecosystems
historic sites
various wildlife
migratory birds
many species of fish
gptkbp:is_known_for scenic beauty
beach tourism
recreational fishing
boating activities
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:is_monitored_by environmental agencies
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Great_Lakes_Restoration_Initiative
gptkb:Great_Lakes_Compact
gptkb:Great_Lakes_Fisheries_Commission
gptkb:Great_Lakes_region
gptkbp:is_subject_to gptkb:international_treaties
state regulations
federal regulations
gptkbp:is_threatened_by gptkb:urban_development
gptkb:invasive_species
pollution
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:transportation
gptkb:hydroelectric_power_generation
water supply
gptkbp:is_visited_by millions of tourists
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Native_American_culture
gptkbp:provides recreational opportunities
gptkbp:supports gptkb:logistics
fishing industry
local economies
recreation activities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Port_of_Duluth-Superior
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6