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Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park
Reading Comprehension for November 8
On November 8, 1889, Montana became a state. It was the 41st state. Canada is to its north. Wyoming is to the south. Idaho is to the west. North and South Dakota are to the east. Montana is the fourth largest state.
There are many mountains in Montana. There are also many lakes and rivers. Part of Montana's land contains national parks. Part of Yellowstone National Park is in Montana. Glacier National Park is found only in Montana.
There are about 25 glaciers in Glacier National Park. The high mountains in Montana are covered with snow and ice. A glacier is a big piece of ice. The glaciers slide downhill. A glacier moves over the land slowly. As it moves, it changes how the land looks. Glaciers can make valleys. A valley is a low place. It is found between mountains. Glaciers can make waterfalls.
