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Waterfalls By: Memori Eavenson
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Introducing Waterfalls There are two main parts of a waterfall. The two main parts are Hard Rock and Soft Rock. There are two main parts of a waterfall. The two main parts are Hard Rock and Soft Rock. Not all waterfalls are natural some are artificial. Not all waterfalls are natural some are artificial. A waterfall forms when a river or stream spills over. A waterfall forms when a river or stream spills over. Waterfalls can form a stream when they flow over a cliff. Waterfalls can form a stream when they flow over a cliff. Some of the waterfalls today have not always existed. Some of the waterfalls today have not always existed.
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Niagara Falls The Niagara River drops more than 150 feet to form Niagara Falls. The Niagara River drops more than 150 feet to form Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls was formed about 1200 years ago. Niagara Falls was formed about 1200 years ago. Niagara Falls lays between lake Erie & lake Ontario. Niagara Falls lays between lake Erie & lake Ontario. People all around the world are aloud to visit Niagara Falls. People all around the world are aloud to visit Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is located on the United States-Canada boarder. Niagara Falls is located on the United States-Canada boarder. 85% of water at Niagara Falls flows over the Horseshoe Falls. 85% of water at Niagara Falls flows over the Horseshoe Falls. Niagara Falls is made up of 2 falls. Niagara Falls is made up of 2 falls.
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The Most Famous Waterfalls are….. Multnomah Falls Multnomah Falls Yosemite Falls Yosemite Falls Niagara Falls Niagara Falls Yellowstone lower Falls Yellowstone lower Falls Ribbon Falls Ribbon Falls Gavarnie Falls Gavarnie Falls Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Sutherland Falls Sutherland Falls Angle Falls Angle Falls Yettisfoss Falls Yettisfoss Falls Iguazu Falls Iguazu Falls Abrams Falls Abrams Falls
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The Largest & Smallest Waterfalls Angle Falls is the highest waterfall in the world it falls 3212 feet. Angle Falls is the highest waterfall in the world it falls 3212 feet. Iguazu falls in South America is 4 times wider than Niagara falls and is 275 feet. Iguazu falls in South America is 4 times wider than Niagara falls and is 275 feet. Another very high waterfall is upper Yosemite falls is 2425 feet. Another very high waterfall is upper Yosemite falls is 2425 feet. A very small waterfall is Abrams falls is only 20 feet tall. A very small waterfall is Abrams falls is only 20 feet tall.
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The 10 Broad Classes Of Waterfalls Block Waterfalls Block Waterfalls Cascade Waterfalls Cascade Waterfalls Cataract Waterfalls Cataract Waterfalls Fan Waterfalls Fan Waterfalls Horsetail Waterfalls Horsetail Waterfalls Plunge Waterfalls Plunge Waterfalls Punchbowl Waterfalls Punchbowl Waterfalls Segmented Waterfalls Segmented Waterfalls Tiered Waterfalls Tiered Waterfalls Multi-Stepped Waterfalls Multi-Stepped Waterfalls
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Fun Fact Yellow stone river cuts through tough rocks that once came from volcanoes. Yellow stone river cuts through tough rocks that once came from volcanoes.
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ANY QUESTIONS
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THE END!!!
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