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Water levels are higher in the Great Lakes than the Atlantic Ocean, and to control the speed of ships they get a "step-down" in water level through a lock. Also, it helps prevent oceanic fish from swimming up into the lakes and preying on the lake species (like lampreys).

2007-10-09 12:33:11 · answer #1 · answered by Howard H 7 · 0 0

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