Mount Foraker

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How high is Mount Foraker?17,400 feet (5,304 meters)
2. What is the location?Central Alaska Range, Denali National Park, Alaska, United States
3. What is the geographical ranking (US)?Third highest peak
4. How tall is Mount Foraker?Mount Foraker rises to 17,400 feet (5,304 meters) above sea level.
5. Why is Mount Foraker important for wildlife?The mountain and its glaciers give fresh water and provide homes for animals like Dall sheep, grizzly bears, and many birds.

Tectonic Activity: Processes related to the movement and interaction of the Earth's large crustal plates.
Glaciology: The scientific study of glaciers and their properties, formation, and movement.
Alpine Environment: The natural environment found at high altitudes in mountainous regions, characterized by cold temperatures and specialized flora and fauna.
Massif: A compact group of mountains forming an independent portion of a range.