Nature

 🔹 Meaning A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over a steep edge or cliff and falls downward due to gravity. 🔹 How Waterfalls are Formed Formed by erosion of rocks Hard rock resists erosion, soft rock erodes faster Over time, this creates a steep drop Continuous flow of water maintains the waterfall 🔹 Types of Waterfalls Plunge waterfall – Water falls freely (e.g., Angel Falls) Horsetail waterfall – Water maintains contact with rock Tiered waterfall – Falls in steps Cascade – Series of small waterfalls 🔹 Famous Waterfalls in the World Angel Falls (Venezuela) – World’s highest waterfall Niagara Falls (USA–Canada) – Most famous and powerful Victoria Falls (Africa) – Largest sheet of falling water 🔹 Famous Waterfalls in India Jog Falls – Karnataka (highest in India) Dudhsagar Falls – Goa Athirappilly Falls – Kerala Courtallam Falls – Tamil Nadu 🔹 Importance of Waterfalls Source of hydroelectric power Support tourism Help in soil fertility Natural beauty and ecos...