Life in the Arctic: Survival and Subsistence

The video follows Sue Aikens at Kavik River Camp as she navigates the challenges of living in the Arctic, including encounters with bears and caribou. Chip and Carol build a sled for Wade, while Glenn hunts a moose to provide for his family. Jessie shares his subsistence lifestyle, and Agnes emphasizes the importance of family and tradition in preparing for winter.

What is one of the main challenges Sue Aikens faces while living in Kavik River Camp?

• Avoiding frequent floods

• Dealing with harsh winter conditions

• Finding enough food during summer

• Managing a large team of workers

What is a key aspect of the Hailstone family's lifestyle?

• Practicing a semi-nomadic lifestyle

• Living in a large city

• Farming crops year-round

• Relying on modern technology

What is Glenn Villeneuve's primary reason for living in the Brooks Range?

• To live a lifestyle of self-reliance and hunting

• To escape city life

• To start a tourism business

• To conduct scientific research

What does Jessie Holmes primarily focus on during the transition time of year?

• Setting beaver traps and hunting small game

• Planting winter crops

• Fishing in the river

• Building new shelters

What is a common theme in the lifestyles of Sue, the Hailstones, and Glenn?

• Living in urban areas

• Dependence on modern conveniences

• Self-reliance and adaptation to the environment

• Avoiding interaction with wildlife

What is the main reason Glenn is excited about the moose hunt?

• He wants to teach his family about hunting.

• He wants to compete in a hunting contest.

• He enjoys hunting alone.

• He plans to sell the moose meat.

What new method does Sue try to track the bear?

• Setting up cameras.

• Floating quietly on a river.

• Using a drone.

• Following the bear on foot.

What is the purpose of the sled that Chip and Carol are building?

• To race in a local competition.

• To use as a decoration.

• To give as a gift to a family member.

• To transport goods to the market.

What challenge does Glenn face while transporting the moose meat?

• A broken sled.

• A lack of storage space.

• A sudden snowstorm.

• A shortage of helpers.

Why does Jessie decide to remove the traps he set?

• The traps were damaged.

• He forgot where he placed them.

• The ice prevents beavers from reaching the traps.

• He caught enough beavers.