Niagara Falls Facts and Trivia

Niagara Falls Facts and Trivia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video explores Niagara Falls, a unique destination along the US-Canadian border. It highlights the park's history as the oldest state park in the US and describes the three waterfalls: American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls. The video details the park's geography, with over 400 acres, and the hydrology of the falls, where four of the five Great Lakes drain into the Niagara River. The falls' power is emphasized, with water velocity reaching 32 feet per second and hitting the base with 2,500 tons of force. The video concludes with a call to action to subscribe and engage with more travel content.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes Niagara Falls a unique destination in North America?

Its proximity to the equator

Its location in the southern hemisphere

Its status as the oldest state park in the U.S.

Its tropical climate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls?

Victoria Falls

Horseshoe Falls

Bridal Veil Falls

American Falls

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many acres does Niagara Falls State Park cover?

200 acres

400 acres

300 acres

500 acres

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Great Lake does NOT drain into the Niagara River?

Lake Michigan

Lake Ontario

Lake Superior

Lake Huron

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the velocity of the water at Niagara Falls?

32 feet per second

20 feet per second

25 feet per second

30 feet per second

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much force does the water hit the base of Horseshoe Falls with?

1,500 tons

2,000 tons

3,000 tons

2,500 tons

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason people visit Niagara Falls?

To see the wildlife

To enjoy the tropical weather

To witness the natural beauty and power of the falls

To go fishing

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video encourage viewers to do at the end?

Subscribe and share the video

Travel to Canada

Watch a documentary

Visit Niagara Falls