Extreme Living: The Frozen North

The video discusses the traditional lifestyle of Eskimos, native to Arctic regions like northern Canada, Greenland, Alaska, and Siberia. It highlights their adaptation to harsh conditions, using native resources for food, clothing, and shelter. However, global warming and new hunting quotas threaten their way of life, forcing some to consider modern alternatives. The Eskimos face a choice between maintaining their traditional lifestyle or adapting to modern society.

Which regions are the Eskimo people native to?

• Northern Canada, Greenland, Alaska, and eastern Siberia

• Southern Canada, Iceland, Norway, and western Siberia

• Northern Canada, Iceland, Alaska, and western Siberia

• Southern Canada, Greenland, Norway, and eastern Siberia

What materials have Eskimos traditionally used to build their homes?

• Clay and straw

• Snow and ice

• Metal and glass

• Wood and stone

What are some traditional means of transportation for the Eskimos?

• Bicycles and cars

• Dog sleds and kayaks

• Horses and carts

• Trains and buses

How is global warming affecting the Eskimo way of life?

• It is making the region colder and more stable.

• It is causing ice to form earlier than usual.

• It is transforming the natural environment they rely on.

• It is increasing the population of native fish and sea mammals.

What difficult choice might Eskimo people face due to new hunting quotas?

• Choosing between traditional and modern clothing

• Deciding whether to move south or stay in the north

• Selecting between different types of transportation

• Choosing between different types of housing materials