I WONDER - How Was Angel Falls Named?

Angel Falls was named after Jimmy Angel, an American aviator who discovered the falls while searching for gold. His plane became stranded on Ayuan Tepui, a tabletop mountain, leading to an 11-day trek back to civilization. The discovery was widely publicized, and the waterfall was named in his honor.

Who was Angel Falls named after?

• A famous scientist

• A local tribe leader

• An American aviator

• A renowned artist

What was Jimmy Angel searching for when he discovered Angel Falls?

• Ancient artifacts

• Gold

• A new flight route

• A lost city

Where did Jimmy Angel's plane become stranded?

• On a sandy beach

• In a dense forest

• On a tabletop mountain

• In a deep valley

How long did it take for Jimmy Angel and his companions to return to civilization?

• 20 days

• 11 days

• 5 days

• 15 days

What was the outcome of Jimmy Angel's discovery?

• The waterfall was named after him

• He found a hidden treasure

• He became a local hero

• He wrote a book about his journey