R

Rohan Raj • 6.53K Points
Tutor III Geography

  • (A) Canada
  • (B) Norwegian
  • (C) Venezuela
  • (D) England
Correct Answer - Option(C)

Explanation by: Kirti

The world's highest waterfall is Angel Falls, located in Venezuela. So, the correct answer is:

(C) Venezuela

Key Facts about Angel Falls:

  1. Height – It is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world, with a height of 979 meters (3,212 feet) and a plunge of 807 meters (2,648 feet).
  2. Location – It is situated in Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Venezuela.
  3. River Source – The waterfall originates from the Churún River, which is part of the Carrao River.
  4. Discovery – It was named after Jimmy Angel, an American aviator who popularized the falls after flying over them in 1933.
  5. Unique Feature – Due to its great height, much of the water evaporates before reaching the ground.

Angel Falls is a major tourist attraction and a symbol of Venezuela’s natural beauty.

You must be Logged in to update hint/solution

Discusssion

Login to discuss.

Be the first to start discuss.