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Niagara Falls is made up of three

large waterfalls. Two are in New York

and the third is in Canada. Waterfalls are

created when rivers fall over cli s.

Niagara Falls is the oldest state park in

America, since 1885. Not only is it used

for fun, but also to generate electricity.

It is very important to keep our

landmarks protected and safe. The

National Park Service helps preserve,

or save, landmarks in America and keep

them accessible for everyone to enjoy.

Let’s Research!

Divide yourselves into groups and try to nd ve landmarks from all over

the world. Points to look for:

• What are their names?

• Where are they located?

• Who built them?

• Why were they built?

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