Island of the Blue Dolphins ASSESSMENT

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What survival skills did Karana demonstrate on the island?

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Hunting, fishing, building shelter, making weapons, foraging for food.

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Describe one wildlife encounter Karana had on the island.

Back

Karana encountered a pack of wild dogs.

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How did Karana's relationship with the island's environment evolve over time?

Back

She initially struggled but gradually learned to coexist harmoniously with the environment.

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How did the cultural aspects of the island influence Karana's daily life?

Back

They shaped her beliefs, traditions, and practices.

Front

What role did the changing seasons play in Karana's survival on the island?

Back

They dictated when she could plant and harvest food and influenced the migration patterns of animals she hunted.

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What is foraging?

Back

Foraging is the act of searching for and gathering wild food resources.

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What does it mean to build shelter?

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Building shelter means creating a safe and protective structure to live in.

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What is the significance of hunting in survival?

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Hunting provides food and resources necessary for survival.

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How can seasons affect food availability?

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Seasons can determine when certain plants grow and when animals are available for hunting.

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What is the importance of learning to coexist with the environment?

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Coexisting with the environment helps ensure sustainable living and resource management.