Glacier National Park - Bird Woman Falls

The video explains the geographical features of Bird Woman Falls, highlighting its formation due to glacial activity. Dan Fagre, a research ecologist, describes how glaciers have sculpted the landscape, creating features like the U-shaped valleys and hanging valleys. The video provides insights into the glacial history of the area, emphasizing the impact of glaciers on the terrain over thousands of years.

What is a common mistake visitors make when viewing the cascades on Haystack Creek?

• They think it's a different waterfall.

• They confuse it with a nearby mountain.

• They believe it's the source of the creek.

• They assume it's the highest point in the park.

Where is Bird Woman Falls located?

• Between Mount Oberlin and Mount Cannon

• Next to Lake McDonald

• At the top of Haystack Creek

• Near the entrance of Glacier National Park

Who is Dan Fagre and what is his role?

• A historian documenting glacial movements

• A tour guide specializing in waterfalls

• A research ecologist with the US Geological Survey

• A park ranger at Glacier National Park

What is a hanging valley?

• A valley formed by a river

• A valley that is suspended above the main valley floor

• A valley that is below sea level

• A valley that is filled with water

How was Lake McDonald formed?

• By tectonic shifts

• By volcanic activity

• By a meteor impact

• By glacial sculpting