Kaufmann Quiz: Our land of lakes
How well do you know our local bodies of water?
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This group of interconnected lakes in the Northern suburbs is called:
Deep Tunnel
Chain O'Lakes
Lake Wobegon
Land of Lakes
Correct answer: Chain O'Lakes
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Which Chicago neighborhood was literally built on top of Lake Michigan?
River North
Streeterville
Bronzeville
Bridgeport
Correct answer: Streeterville
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Outside of Lake Michigan, what Chicago lake is the biggest?
Humboldt Lagoon
South Pond
Lake Calumet
Thornton Reservoir
Correct answer: Lake Calumet
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This Chicago-area lake has boats that famously deliver mail:
Lake Barrington
Lake Calumet
Fox Lake
Geneva Lake
Correct answer: Geneva Lake
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What's the name of the beach that is located just south of the Adler Planetarium?
Rainbow Beach
12th Street Beach
31st Street Beach
Stargazers
Correct answer: 12th Street Beach
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Concern over this usually prevents Chicagoans from going in the water after heavy rains:
Mud
E. coli
Lifeguards call in sick
Choppy waves
Correct answer: E. coli
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Which of these is NOT a Chicago-area lake?
Crystal Lake
Fox Lake
Lake Winnebago
Busse Lake
Correct answer: Lake Winnebago
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What Army Reserve base is located on Lake Michigan?
Fort Bragg
Fort Sheridan
Great Lakes Naval Station
Midway Army Reserve
Correct answer: Fort Sheridan
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Centennial Beach in Naperville is built in the remains of what?
A quarry
A river
A lake
A pond
Correct answer: A quarry
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I grew up here, and it has one of the best water ski teams in the region. It's a wonder they aren't more popular. 😃
Lake Zurich
Grayslake
Island Lake
Wonder Lake
Correct answer: Wonder Lake
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YES! Congrats! You know your local lakes!