Niagara Falls Quiz

What incredible feat did the American Army Corps of Engineers accomplish in 1969?

• They built a new bridge

• They drained Niagara Falls

• They constructed a dam on the river

• They diverted water from the falls

When the water at Niagara Falls was drained in 1969, what shocking and horrifying discoveries were made?

• Ancient artifacts

• Millions of coins and human remains

• Rare fish species

• Fossils of prehistoric animals

What is the official term for the process of draining Niagara Falls?

• Dehydration

• Deflooding

• Dewatering

• Droughtification

Which side of Niagara Falls was drained in 1969?

• The Canadian side

• Both the Canadian and American sides

• The American side

• None of the sides; it was a different location

How did engineers divert the water at Niagara Falls in 1969?

• By building a temporary dam

• By digging a new riverbed

• By creating a tunnel

• By using pumps to remove the water

What objects were found on the riverbed when the water was drained in 1969?

• Ancient fossils

• Rare fish species

• Millions of coins and human remains

• Valuable gemstones

Who was the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel and survive, and why did she do it?

• Joseph Avery; for a dare

• Annie Edson Taylor; to be rich and famous

• A daredevil stuntwoman; for fun

• A professional athlete; for a movie role

What happened to Annie Edson Taylor's plan to become famous and rich after surviving the barrel stunt?

• She became very wealthy

• She was celebrated as a hero

• She received almost no proceeds and struggled financially

• She became a famous actress

What happened to Joseph Avery and why was he associated with 'Avery's Rock'?

• He became a successful engineer

• He died after going over the falls in a boat

• He founded a famous tourist attraction

• He discovered a valuable treasure

What might be uncovered under the waters of the American side of Niagara Falls when it is drained again, according to the transcript?

• No significant findings are expected

• Ancient artifacts from Native American tribes

• Cell phones, drones, cameras, and more coins

• Ancient dinosaur fossils and bones of prehistoric animals