Impact of Climate Change on Native American Villages in Alaska

What is the primary reason for the increased risk to Native American villages in Alaska?

• They are in densely populated urban areas.

• They are located in mountainous regions.

• They are built on volcanic land.

• They are situated along the coast for hunting and fishing.

Which organization is cited as highlighting the risk to these villages?

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

• The Sierra Club

• World Wildlife Fund

• Green Peace

What is a major obstacle for the relocation of these villages?

• Lack of interest from the villagers

• Insufficient financial resources

• Opposition from environmental groups

• Unavailability of new land

Where is the village of Kivalina located?

• On a spit of land extending into the ocean

• In a dense forest

• On a mountain peak

• In a desert region

What traditional practice of Kivalina is threatened by the melting ground?

• Building igloos

• Storing animals in frozen ground

• Fishing in frozen lakes

• Hunting polar bears