Geology and Climate of Olympic National Park

Geology and Climate of Olympic National Park

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video is a special episode of SciShow, featuring a road trip to Olympic National Park. Hosts Stefan Chen and Alexis Dahl explore the geology of Mount Olympus, discussing tectonic plates, isostatic rebound, and erosion. They explain how these processes contribute to the mountain's formation and stability. The episode is sponsored by Subaru, highlighting the 2020 Outback's features. The video concludes with a teaser for the next episode, which will explore how an ancient island transformed Washington.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the SciShow mini-series?

Investigating the geology of Olympic National Park

Learning about the history of the Subaru Outback

Exploring the wildlife of Olympic National Park

Studying the climate of Washington state

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Mount Olympus not easily visible?

It is often covered by clouds

It is surrounded by taller mountains

It is not a real mountain

It is located in a remote area

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geological process is responsible for the formation of the Olympic Mountains?

Erosion by glaciers

Meteor impacts

Tectonic plate subduction

Volcanic eruptions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tectonic plates are involved in the formation of the Olympic Mountains?

Australian and Antarctic plates

Pacific and Eurasian plates

Juan de Fuca and North American plates

African and South American plates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is isostatic rebound?

The process of mountain formation

The erosion of mountains by rivers

The rise of Earth's crust after ice melts

The movement of tectonic plates

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does erosion affect Mount Olympus?

It causes the mountain to grow taller

It balances the mountain's height by wearing it down

It has no effect on the mountain

It makes the mountain disappear completely

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural feature contributes to the wet climate of Olympic National Park?

The Olympic Peninsula's position relative to the Pacific Ocean

The high altitude of the mountains

The dense forest cover

The presence of large lakes

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