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Niagara Falls: Natural Wonder

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What are the three separate waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls?

American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls

What is the approximate volume of water per second that flows through Niagara Falls?

80,000 cubic feet

What gives the green color to Niagara Falls' water?

Dissolved salts and rocks

How much dissolved minerals are swept over Niagara Falls every minute?

Around 60 tons Signup and view all the answers

What are some dangerous feats that daredevils attempted at Niagara Falls?

Going over the waterfall in a barrel or walking across it on a tightrope Signup and view all the answers

Where is Niagara Falls located?

Niagara Falls is located on the Niagara River, serving as a natural border between the United States and Canada. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three separate waterfalls at Niagara Falls?

The three separate waterfalls are American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the largest one, Horseshoe Falls in Canada. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason behind the green color of Niagara Falls?

The green color of Niagara Falls is due to dissolved salts and rocks in the water caused by erosion. Signup and view all the answers

How many cubic feet of water per second flow through Niagara Falls?

Approximately 80,000 cubic feet of water per second flow through Niagara Falls. Signup and view all the answers

What dangerous feats have daredevils attempted at Niagara Falls?

Daredevils attempted dangerous feats like going over the waterfall in a barrel or walking across it on a tightrope. Signup and view all the answers

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Niagara Falls is located on the Niagara River, serving as a natural border between the United States and Canada.
It consists of three separate waterfalls: American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and the largest one, Horseshoe Falls in Canada.
Niagara Falls is a cataract waterfall known for its large volume of water, with approximately 80,000 cubic feet of water per second flowing through it.
The green color of Niagara Falls is due to dissolved salts and rocks in the water caused by erosion, with around 60 tons of dissolved minerals swept over the falls every minute.
Over time, Niagara Falls has been a tourist attraction, drawing daredevils who attempted dangerous feats like going over the waterfall in a barrel or walking across it on a tightrope.

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Explore the fascinating facts about Niagara Falls, a renowned cataract waterfall on the border of the United States and Canada. Learn about its three distinct waterfalls and the unique green color caused by dissolved minerals.