Yosemite's Valleys

The landscape of this national park was shaped by ice - carving the valleys, waterfalls and sheer cliffs that attract tourists from all over the world. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Glacial ice has reshaped the landscape of Yosemite National Park. Yosemite's V-shaped valleys became U-shaped due to slow moving rivers of ice. The steep faces of El Capitan were formed by abrasion. Evidence of plucking and hanging valleys can also be found in Yosemite. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts in action in the real world.