Which is the highest waterfall in the world?
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Angel Falls, Venezuela
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Snow Creek Falls, CA
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Niagara Falls, NY/Canada
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Yosemite Falls, CA
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Correct answer
Explanation
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, dropping 979 meters (3,212 feet). It is named after Jimmie Angel, the American aviator who first flew over it in 1933. Yosemite Falls is the tallest in North America, but Angel Falls is significantly taller.