Quiz: Why is Glacier National Park named so, and how does it conne

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May 12, 2025

Why is Glacier National Park named so, and how does it connect to the park’s natural features?

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A) It is named after the many active volcanoes found in the park

B) It is named after the numerous glaciers that existed during the last Ice Age

C) It is named after a river named ‘Glacier’ that flows through the park

D) It was named by the founder John Glacier