Today we learned how the Great Lakes can connect, even though one is at a much lower level than the others!
Since I've been to Foxton Locks in England, I thought I could explain it best by showing you a video of how those locks work. They're smaller than the system used for the Great Lakes, but they're just as ingenious. Boats can move between two lakes that have different elevations.
As you watch the video below (it's about 7 minutes long, and you don't need sound), see if you can identify the:
Here is the link to the video: http://viewpure.com/XwdTE2VMFIw
Since I've been to Foxton Locks in England, I thought I could explain it best by showing you a video of how those locks work. They're smaller than the system used for the Great Lakes, but they're just as ingenious. Boats can move between two lakes that have different elevations.
As you watch the video below (it's about 7 minutes long, and you don't need sound), see if you can identify the:
- Reservoir
- Crank
- Lock
- Door
Here is the link to the video: http://viewpure.com/XwdTE2VMFIw