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52                     Astonishing Waterfalls







            A waterfall is a spot where water from a stream, river or melting glacier or ice flows
            over a vertical drip. A waterfall can also be a series of drops along a river. Waterfalls
            make up some of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world.

            Pictures of some famous waterfalls are given below. Recognize them and write the
            name of the country where they are located. Clue Corner is given for your assistance.

                          Iguazu                        Plitvice Waterfalls                       Niagara













             1                                   2                                   3

                      Paulo Afonso                             Angel                           Seven Sisters













             4                                   5                                   6

                            Jog                              Mutarazi                        Boyoma (Stanley)













             7                                   8                                   9

             Clue Corner
                                                                                      This Corner
              a)  Dem. Republic of Congo     b)  Canada         c)  Norway
                                                                                   There is an underground waterfall
              d)  India                      e)  Venezuela      f)  Argentina      in a cave in Tennessee, U.S. called
              g)  Northern Dalmatia          h)  Zimbabwe       i)  Brazil         Ruby Falls.



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