Niagara Falls - Location The Niagara Falls is on the border between Canada and the USA. The falls are partly in Canada and partly in the USA and they.

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Niagara Falls - Location The Niagara Falls is on the border between Canada and the USA. The falls are partly in Canada and partly in the USA and they are separated by Goat Island.

Horseshoe falls Goat Island Niagara River American Falls Rainbow Bridge U.S.A Canada Niagara Gorge

How was it formed? In this area, a band of hard limestone lies on top of softer shales and sandstone.

How has it changed over time? Over time the falls have created the Niagara Gorge. The falls are eating into the cliffs behind at nearly 1m a year. The gorge that is left behind is now 11km long.

Bridal Veil Falls American Falls What physical features can you identify? What evidence of tourism can you spot?

Passing the American Falls Approaching the Horseshoe falls

What use of the river is suggested here?

Views of Niagara Gorge

Task One Page 13 of textbook. Complete Q1a, b, c, d and e. USE DIAGRAM ‘B’ ON PAGE 12 TO HELP YOU.