Arctic

Which letter represents the ARCTIC region?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Who are the American Indians that lived in the Arctic region?

• Navajo

• Inuit

• Hopi

• Cherokee

Which of the following best describes the climate of the Arctic region?

• Warm and sunny most of the year

• Mild temperatures year-round

• Very cold with temperatures below freezing most of the year

• Tropical and rainy

What type of environment is the Arctic mostly made up of?

• Forests and lakes

• Deserts

• Grasslands

• Ice and Snow

Why did the Inuit people rely heavily on hunting for food?

• There were many plants to gather

• The temperature was too warm for agriculture

• Very few plants grew in the Arctic region

• They were not able to fish

Which of these was NOT an animal that the Inuit people hunted for food?

• Bears

• Elephants

• Fish

• Seals

• Whales

What food did the Inuit gather during the warmer months?

• Fruits and vegetables from gardens

• Berries and roots

• Bread and grains

• None; they hunted year-round

What materials did the Inuit use to make their clothing?

• Cotton and wool

• Leather and cloth

• Animal hides and skins

• Metal and wood

What was the primary purpose of using polar bear skins for clothing?

• To create lightweight clothing

• To make warm, heavy coats

• To make waterproof clothing

• To decorate the clothing

How were igloos built by the Inuit people?

• Using large stones and logs

• With animal skins and tents

• From blocks of snow and ice

• From wood and animal bones