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The Niagara falls are located on the border of Canada and USA. The Niagara falls

are made up of three waterfalls, the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls and the

Horseshoe Falls. The Horseshoe Falls are the largest and the Bridal Veil Falls are

the smallest. The three waterfalls combined to produce the highest flow rate of

any water falls on the earth the largest vertical drop is over 165 feet .The the

Niagara Falls were created by Glacier activity around 10,000 years ago. They are

the source of hydro power producing large amounts of electricity. Hydroelectric

station in the area divert less water during the summer when tourist numbers arehigh, ensuring a spectacle flow of water for visitors. The Niagara River drains

water from Lake Erie into Lake Ontario. At the current rate of erosion scientist

believe that the Niagara false building gone in around 50,000 years the Niagara

falls have long been a popular tourist destination boosted by a number of movies

featuring the fall. The Goat Island is situated in the middle of the Niagara Falls

between Horseshoe Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. A monument dedicated to serving

an American inventor Nikola Tesla is located in Goat Island. The Niagara falls are

visited by around 30 million people every year. The Niagara Falls state park is the

oldest park in the United States. In 2012 Nik Wallenda became the first person to

cross the Niagara Falls.

1. Tick (√) the correct answer:

1. Between horseshoe Falls and bridal Falls is-----.

a. Goat Island ( ) b. Ball Island ( ) C. Lion Island ( )

2. The largest vertical drop is over --.

a. 165ft( ) b. 164ft ( ) c.175ft ( )

3. The largest waterfall in Niagara Falls is --.

a. Bridal Veil( ) b. Horseshoe ( ) c. American ( )

2. Fill in the blanks:

a.) The Niagara Falls drains water from………………River into--------------.

b.) The………………………is the oldest park in the United States.

Answer the following question.

3. Describe the location of the Niagara Falls.

4. Who was the first man to cross the Niagara falls and when?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1 a) Goat Island

2 a) 165ft

3 a) Bridal Veil