Glacier National Park - A Changing Landscape: Glacier's Warming Climate

The video discusses the recession of glaciers, particularly in Glacier National Park, and its ecological and hydrological impacts. It highlights the importance of glaciers as natural reservoirs and their role in regulating stream temperatures. The video also presents photographic evidence of glacier recession over the past century, emphasizing the role of USGS scientists in documenting these changes. It concludes with a call to action for public engagement and climate change mitigation efforts.

What has formed as a result of the glacier recession at Upper Grinnell Lake?

• A large lake

• A mountain

• A new forest

• A desert

Why are glaciers considered disproportionately important despite their small size?

• They regulate stream temperatures and are vital for aquatic life

• They are the main tourist attraction

• They are easy to photograph

• They are the largest part of the landscape

What do repeat photos of glaciers over the years show?

• No change in glacier size

• Glaciers moving to new locations

• An increase in glacier size

• A significant recession of glaciers

What is the role of USGS scientists in the context of glacier recession?

• To prevent glacier melting

• To increase tourism in national parks

• To document changes and provide information to the public

• To create new glaciers

What is one action that can help mitigate further climate change?

• Building more glaciers

• Ignoring climate change

• Increasing emissions

• Reducing emissions

How has Glacier National Park changed due to climate change?

• It has gained more glaciers

• It has become a desert

• It has remained unchanged

• It has lost some of its glaciers

Why do people visit Glacier National Park despite the changes?

• To see the new forests

• To avoid other tourists

• To experience the desert climate

• To witness the beauty and remaining glaciers