After completing this module, you should be able to:

• relate information on topographic and geomorphic maps to each other and to the actual landscape
• explain how map scale and purpose affects the type and quantity of information presented on the map
• describe the basic glacial deposits found along the trail in Glacier National Park
• use information on landforms, surficial deposits and volcanic ash to reconstruct a simple glacial history of Glacier National Park
• explain the relationship between glacial moraine formation in conjunction with glacial mass balance
• integrate information on glacial mass balance with stream flow data

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• interpretation of topographic and surficial deposits maps
• interpretation of alpine glacial landscapes, including landform identification, geomorphic processes and glacial history

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• Answer interpretive questions using maps, photos, and information from the published literature dealing with Glacier National Park
• Draw a topographic profile
• Keep a field journal

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Intermediate to upper university level courses in physical geography, geology and earth science. Students should have had some introductory course material covering basic alpine glacial landforms and glacial processes.

Created March 8, 1999 by Karen A. Lemke (klemke@uwsp.edu). Last updated March 10, 1999 by KAL.
The URL for this page is http:/www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/lemke/gnp_vft/module_overview.html