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1 “WATERFALLS” “Sometimes a river comes to the edge of a very steep drop like a cliff, and falls hundreds of meters in a roaring, splashing…”

2 What is WATERFALL? Waterfall Sudden sheer descent of a stream Flowing over an erosion- resistant rock Sudden break in elevation Source of hydroelectric Often forms in mountain environment

3 Source of Hydroelectric

4 How are WATERFALLS formed ? Flat valley Erosion on soft layers of rock The soft rock is eroded deeper and deeper A different levels of height → Waterfall Cave behind the waterfalls

5 Diagram of Waterfall The hard resistant rock often collapses because the soft rock, which support the hard rock, is eroded.

6 Mountainous Waterfalls A glacier has deepened a major trunk valley The tributary streams discharge by falls or cascades Among the highest in the world

7 Famous Waterfalls Victoria Falls, World’s largest waterfalls, Zimbabwe Angel Falls, world’s highest waterfall, Venezuela

8 Topographic Map

9 Satellite Images

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