Glacier National Park - Triple Divide

The video tutorial guides students in creating a model to explore water flow from high points in North America using a relief map of Glacier National Park. It involves setting up an experiment to observe watersheds and analyze water paths. Students are encouraged to engage in a writing and research assignment about the watersheds. The tutorial highlights the significance of Glacier National Park's watersheds as a critical resource for North America.

What is the first step in creating the model to explore water flow in Glacier National Park?

• Writing a story about a trip

• Locating Triple Divide Peak

• Mixing blue food coloring with water

• Observing the watersheds

What should students do after depositing water on Triple Divide Peak?

• Carefully observe the watersheds

• Mix more food coloring

• Locate Saint Mary's Lake

• Write a research paper

What is the purpose of the writing and research assignment?

• To study the watersheds and write a story

• To locate the Continental Divide

• To create a relief map

• To mix food coloring with water

How many major watersheds meet at Triple Divide Peak?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• Five

Why is the water from Glacier National Park significant?

• It is a tourist attraction

• It is some of the cleanest drinking water

• It is used for irrigation

• It is used for industrial purposes