The Go Jetters Explore Niagara Falls
In The Go Jetters Explore Niagara Falls, Ubercorn and his crew visit Niagara Falls, one of the biggest waterfalls in the world. Did you know Niagara Falls is so big it takes up space in two countries — Canada and the United States? With enough water rushing over it every second to fill over 1 million bathtubs, it is a roaring, exciting sight! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
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Q: What makes Niagara Falls special compared with other waterfalls?
A: Niagara Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the world, and unlike many other waterfalls, its location takes up space in two countries at the same time!
Q: Why do you think Niagara Falls is a good place for people to learn about nature?
A: It shows how powerful water can be and how it shapes the land. People can also see how animals and plants live near the water, making it a great place to explore nature.
Q: Why do you think Niagara Falls is so loud?
A: The water moves really fast and falls from a very high spot into the river below. This creates a loud roaring sound, like thunder, because there’s so much water crashing down all at once.
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