Niagara is often touted as a ‘Natural Wonder of the World’. Provide a counter- argument against the common perception that Niagara is a 'Natural Wonder of the World'. In other words, make the argument that Niagara is better thought of as a ‘manufactured’ or ‘Artificial Wonder of the World’.

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1. Niagara is often touted as a ‘Natural Wonder of the World’. Provide a counter- argument against the
common perception that Niagara is a 'Natural Wonder of the World'. In other words, make the argument
that Niagara is better thought of as a ‘manufactured’ or ‘Artificial Wonder of the World’.

2. Discuss the irony or paradox of the ‘toxic landscape’ that Niagara, New York has become. Provide both
historical and contemporary examples and evidence from lectures, readings and videos to support your
arguments.

3. Identify and explain the ways in which Niagara’s hydrography has been exploited to generate power in
both the historical and 20th century context on both sides of the gorge.

 

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