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Discovering Niagara Falls - A Natural Wonder at the Border

Explore the majestic Niagara Falls located between Canada and the USA, shaped by limestone and softer rocks to form the breathtaking falls and the 11km Niagara Gorge. Witness American Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and more iconic landmarks on this border wonder. Discover the impact of tourism and river use in this captivating destination.

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Discovering Niagara Falls - A Natural Wonder at the Border

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  1. Niagara Falls

  2. 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.

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

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

  5. 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.

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

  7. Passing the American Falls Approaching the Horseshoe falls

  8. What use of the river is suggested here?

  9. Views of Niagara Gorge

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

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