VOICED : In Greenland village shorter winters cast doubts over dog sledding

The video discusses the traditional use of sled dogs in Arctic hunting and the impact of climate change on this practice. As the Arctic warms, sea ice becomes less predictable, affecting hunting methods. Many hunters now use boats, but sled dogs remain culturally significant. The community is adapting, with some seeing new opportunities in fishing and tourism. However, concerns about the future of sled dogs persist as climate change continues to alter the environment.

What is one of the main challenges faced by traditional sled dog practices in the Arctic?

• Irregular sea ice patterns

• More predators

• Increased snowfall

• Longer winters

How do local hunters feel about the predictability of seasons in recent years?

• Seasons are longer

• Seasons have not changed

• Seasons are less predictable

• Seasons are more predictable

What percentage of Greenlanders believe the local sea ice has become more dangerous?

• 90%

• 79%

• 60%

• 50%

What is one way the role of sled dogs is changing in modern times?

• They are used more for hunting

• They are becoming extinct

• They are popular with tourists and for racing

• They are used less for transportation

What is a key characteristic of the Inuit people that helps them adapt to changes?

• Isolation

• Resilience

• Aggression

• Indifference