The Story Behind the World’s Tallest Waterfalls
- 1. The story behind the world’s tallest waterfalls, Angel Falls, located in the Canaima National Park of Venezuela, is steeped in natural beauty and cultural significance. Rising to a staggering height of 3,212 feet (979 meters), with an uninterrupted drop of 2,648 feet (807 meters), Angel Falls plunges dramatically from the Auyán-tepui mountain, a tabular mountain that is part of the Gran Sabana region. The waterfall was named after Jimmy Angel, an American aviator who discovered it in 1933 while searching for a gold ore bed, although it had long been known to the indigenous Pemon people, who call it 'Kerepakupai Merú,' meaning 'waterfall of the deepest place'. The falls are fed by the Churún River, and the incredible drop creates a stunning mist that nourishes the surrounding lush rainforest, fostering a rich biodiversity. The unique geological formations of the Tepui and the many myths surrounding the falls contribute to its allure. Despite its remoteness and the challenges involved in reaching it, Angel Falls attracts adventurers and nature enthusiasts from all over the world, who come to marvel at the breathtaking views and the enchanting sounds of one of nature’s most magnificent displays.
What is the name of the world's tallest waterfall?
A) Victoria Falls
B) Niagara Falls
C) Angel Falls
D) Yosemite Falls
- 2. In which country is Angel Falls located?
A) Colombia
B) Venezuela
C) Argentina
D) Brazil
- 3. What feature causes the water to free-fall at Angel Falls?
A) A dam
B) A cliff
C) A rock barrier
D) A natural arch
- 4. In which national park is Angel Falls situated?
A) Canaima National Park
B) Yellowstone National Park
C) Grand Canyon National Park
D) Yosemite National Park
- 5. When was Angel Falls first discovered by the outside world?
A) 1825
B) 1901
C) 1933
D) 1876
- 6. Which indigenous people live near Angel Falls?
A) Mapuche
B) Inca
C) Pemon
D) Guarani
- 7. What type of climate is found in the area around Angel Falls?
A) Arctic
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Desert
D) Temperate
- 8. What famous movie features Angel Falls?
A) Up
B) Indiana Jones
C) Avatar
D) The Mission
- 9. What is the main environmental concern around Angel Falls?
A) Ocean pollution
B) Overfishing
C) Deforestation
D) Desertification
- 10. In what year was Angel Falls designated as a national park?
A) 1962
B) 1980
C) 1950
D) 1975
- 11. What other waterfall is often compared to Angel Falls?
A) K waterfall
B) Tugela Falls
C) G cascading falls
D) Plitvice Falls
- 12. Which river feeds Angel Falls?
A) Carrao River
B) Río Negro
C) Amazon River
D) Orinoco River
- 13. What is a common method to reach Angel Falls?
A) By car
B) By train
C) By airplane and then by canoe
D) By hiking only
- 14. Which animal is commonly found in the region around Angel Falls?
A) Tigers
B) Polar bears
C) Howler monkeys
D) Penguins
- 15. When is the best time to visit Angel Falls?
A) December to February
B) May to November
C) March to April
D) All year round
- 16. Why is Angel Falls a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) For urban development
B) For archaeological significance
C) Due to its natural beauty
D) For historical buildings
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