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Which statement is true about Niagara Falls?

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It is the tallest waterfall on Earth.
It is the tallest waterfall on Earth.

The falls are no longer used to generate electricity.
The falls are no longer used to generate electricity.

Because of erosion, Niagara Falls will be gone in about 500 years.
Because of erosion, Niagara Falls will be gone in about 500 years.

More water rushes over Niagara Falls than any other waterfall in the world.
More water rushes over Niagara Falls than any other waterfall in the world.

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The true statement about Niagara Falls is:

More water rushes over Niagara Falls than any other waterfall in the world.

To elaborate on the other statements:

  • Niagara Falls is not the tallest waterfall on Earth; there are many taller falls, such as Angel Falls in Venezuela.
  • The falls are still used to generate electricity, with hydroelectric power plants in operation.
  • While erosion is occurring, estimates suggest that Niagara Falls will take thousands of years to significantly change, not just 500 years.