informative speech on niagara falls
... First, I should inform you of some general Niagara Falls facts regarding to the actual falls. ... According to David Cole, author of an article I read, the falls are approximately 12,000 years old. ... The falls use to be located at present day Lewiston-Queenston Bridge which is 7 miles downstream from where they are today. ... The falls are 49th highest in the world and 3rd greatest in power and volume of water that flows over the falls. ... The falls name was derived from the Neutre Indians and it means thundering waters. ... The falls are fed by the Niagara River that separates the United States and Canada. ... The river forms into two falls known as the American Falls, which is split into the Rainbow Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, and the Horseshoe Falls. ... 100% of the American Falls is located within the United States while 100% of the Horseshoe Falls is located within Canada.