NIAGARA FALLS

WHERE IS NIAGARA FALLS?

• It is in New York
• Its coordinates are 43.0800° N, 79.0710° W
• It is a physical characteristic

WHEN DID THEY OFFICIALLY MAKE IT A TOURIST ATTRACTION?

WHY IS IT UNIQUE

• There are caves behind each waterfall
• It is Americas oldest state park
• Every second 3,160 tons of water flows off of Niagara Falls
• It can produce up to 4 million kilowatts of electricity

HISTORY

• The formation of Niagara Falls started at the end of the Ice Age
• Native americans most likely found Niagara Falls
• It has been around for about 12,300 years

HOW NIAGARA FALLS HAS CHANGED OVER TIME

• It has erode 11.4 kilograms in the last 12,300 years
• 800-600 years ago it use to be a single waterfall now it has split into two
• The depth used to be 25 feet but because of the generating plant it has reduced over time

RESORCES

• http://nyfalls.com/niagara-falls/faq2/
• http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/276083
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