Iguaçu Falls

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/iguau-falls

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was the Iguaçu Falls built?1939 (Argentina), 1939 (Brazil)
2. What is the location?Iguazu River, Iguazú National Park (Argentina) and Iguaçu National Park (Brazil)
3. What is the geological formation?Basalt flows of the Paraná Plateau, sculpted by erosion
4. How much water flows over Iguaçu Falls?On average, about 1,756 cubic meters of water flow over the falls every second. During the rainy season this can jump to more than 45,000 cubic meters per second.
5. Why is there so much mist and many plants near the falls?The constant spray from the falls creates a misty microclimate that helps orchids, bromeliads, and many other plants grow. This mist also keeps the air cool and humid.

Geomorphological Feature: A natural landform created by geological processes, like erosion or volcanic activity.
Hydrological: Relating to water, especially its movement, distribution, and quality.
Atlantic Forest Biome: A highly biodiverse and threatened forest ecosystem found along Brazil's Atlantic coast and inland.
Endemic Species: A species that is native and found only in a specific geographic area.