Located on the Zambezi river, what is one of the largest waterfalls in the world

• A. Victoria Falls
• B. Angel Falls
• C. Iguazu Falls
• D. Niagara Falls

Answer: (A)

Recognizing a major waterfall by the river it lies on and its size helps identify Victoria Falls. Located on the Zambezi River along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the world, renowned for its width—about 1.7 kilometers across—and its substantial height and volume of water. The spray creates a visible plume, earning the local name Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke That Thunders.” Other famous falls come from different rivers: Angel Falls is in Venezuela and is the tallest single drop, Iguazu Falls sits on the Iguazu River on the Argentina–Brazil border, and Niagara Falls lies on the Niagara River between the United States and Canada. Because the clue specifies the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls is the correct one.