Native Peoples of the Northwest

What type of climate does the Northwest area have?

• Hot and dry

• Rainy but mild

• Cold and snowy

• Hot and humid

Which type of trees are found near the sea in the Northwest area?

• Palm trees

• Tall trees

• Pine trees

• Fruit trees

What type of wildlife was abundant on the beaches and marshes of the Northwest area?

• Lions

• Shellfish and fish

• Elephants

• Kangaroos

Which animal swam in the coastal waters of the Northwest area?

• Dolphins

• Whales

• Sharks

• Seals

What method did the Karuk Indians use to catch salmon?

• Fishing rods

• Nets and traps

• Spears

• Bow and arrow

How did the Yurok Indians make their canoes?

• By weaving reeds

• By hollowing out huge logs

• By using metal

• By using plastic

What was the main purpose of the Yurok Indians' canoes?

• To travel on land

• To carry lots of fish

• To hunt deer

• To build houses

What type of meadows are found further inland in the Northwest area?

• Sandy meadows

• Grassy meadows

• Rocky meadows

• Snowy meadows

Which animals roamed the forests of the Northwest area?

• Lions and tigers

• Deer and elk

• Bears and wolves

• Elephants and rhinos

What did the rivers in the Northwest area teem with?

• Gold

• Salmon

• Crocodiles

• Frogs