Glacier National Park - A Changing Landscape: Glacier's Warming Climate (Audio Description)

The video explores the impact of climate change on glaciers in Glacier National Park. It highlights the role of USGS scientists in documenting these changes and the importance of glaciers as ecological and cultural landmarks. The video discusses the recession of glaciers over the past century, the implications for ecosystems, and the need for public engagement and policy action to mitigate future climate change. It concludes with credits and acknowledgments.

What significant change has occurred at Upper Grinnell Lake?

• It has remained unchanged.

• It has formed a large lake due to glacier melting.

• It has become a desert.

• It has become a forest.

Why are glaciers considered important in the ecosystem?

• They provide habitat for desert animals.

• They regulate stream temperatures and act as natural reservoirs.

• They are used for recreational skiing.

• They are a source of renewable energy.

What does the photographic evidence from 1914 to the present show about glaciers?

• Glaciers have receded significantly.

• Glaciers have become more colorful.

• Glaciers have remained the same size.

• Glaciers have expanded significantly.

What is the role of USGS scientists in Glacier National Park?

• To sell souvenirs.

• To document climate trends and provide information to managers.

• To entertain park visitors.

• To build new glaciers.

What is one action people can take to help mitigate climate change?

• Ignore climate change.

• Reduce emissions.

• Increase emissions.

• Cut down more trees.

Why do some visitors come specifically to Glacier National Park?

• To hunt mountain goats.

• To plant trees.

• To swim in the warm lakes.

• To see the glaciers before they disappear.

What lesson should be taken from the changes in Glacier National Park?

• That we need to mitigate further climate change.

• That climate change is not real.

• That nothing can be done to stop climate change.

• That glaciers are not important.