Glacier National Park - Formation of Mountains and Faults

The video explores the geological formation of Glacier National Park through interactive activities. Students engage in hands-on experiments to understand sediment deposition, mountain building, fault blocking, and rifting. These activities illustrate the tremendous geological forces that shaped the park. The video concludes with a discussion on the importance of preserving Glacier National Park's natural beauty for future generations.

What activity helps students understand the effect of sediment weight on surrounding areas?

• Pouring sand into a garbage bag

• Inflating a balloon

• Folding paper

• Stacking blocks

What material is used to model the layers of sediment in mountain building?

• Glass panels

• Metal plates

• Plastic sheets

• Felt squares

How do students simulate the folding process in mountain formation?

• By inflating a balloon

• By pushing felt layers together

• By pouring water

• By stacking blocks

What does the use of foam or balsa wood squares demonstrate?

• Erosion

• Rifting

• Fault blocking dynamics

• Sediment deposition

What geological process is demonstrated by pulling blocks apart until they collapse?

• Folding

• Sedimentation

• Fault blocking

• Rifting