Glacier National Park - Glacier's Geologic Story (Accessible Version)

The video explores the geological wonders of Glacier National Park, highlighting its three-part geological story. It begins with ancient sedimentary rocks, uplift phenomena, and the Lewis Overthrust. The narrative then shifts to the glaciation process that shaped the park's landscape, creating peaks, valleys, and lakes. The video concludes with a look at the few remaining modern glaciers, emphasizing their rapid melting due to climate change.

What type of ancient fossils are found in the rocks of Glacier National Park?

• Ammonites

• Dinosaur bones

• Stromatolites

• Trilobites

What geological feature is prominently displayed in Glacier National Park due to uplift?

• Lewis Overthrust

• San Andreas Fault

• Himalayan Fold

• Andes Mountain Range

During which time period did the glaciation that shaped Glacier National Park begin?

• Jurassic Period

• Ice Age

• Cretaceous Period

• Pleistocene Epoch

Approximately how many modern glaciers remain in Glacier National Park?

• 10

• 50

• 30

• 100

What is a significant consequence of the glaciation process in Glacier National Park?

• Emergence of coral reefs

• Development of desert landscapes

• Creation of glacial valleys and lakes

• Formation of volcanic craters