Multiple choice The amount of water in the Great Lakes is enough to... Submerge the continental U.S. in 3 feet of water Make a 1 footx1 foot column of water all the way to the moon Cover Africa in 7 inches of water Create a glacier the same size of Antartica Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The Great Lakes contain a massive volume of fresh water. It is estimated that if this water were spread evenly across the continental United States, it would cover the entire landmass in approximately 3 feet of water.