Unalakleet: Challenges and Resilience

What challenge do the Iñupiat people face due to changing ice conditions?

• More tourism

• Better transportation

• Increased fishing opportunities

• Difficulty in maintaining a subsistence lifestyle

How did Nick Hanson train for American Ninja Warrior in Unalakleet?

• By traveling to a nearby city

• By watching online tutorials

• By building a ninja course using local materials

• By joining a local gym

What environmental change has affected the ice season in the Bering Sea region?

• The ice season has shifted to later months

• The ice season has become longer

• The ice season has more snowfall

• The ice season has become colder

What is one of the main consequences of losing shorefast ice?

• More wildlife sightings

• Longer summer seasons

• Increased fishing opportunities

• Increased coastal erosion

What protective measure does Unalakleet have against storm surges?

• A wooden fence

• A sandbag barrier

• A dike made of rock

• A concrete wall

What is a significant challenge faced by communities along the Seward Peninsula and Aleutian Islands?

• Extreme rates of coastal erosion

• Frequent earthquakes

• Overpopulation

• Lack of fresh water

What adaptation strategy is being considered by some residents of Unalakleet?

• Constructing floating houses

• Building underground homes

• Relocating to higher ground

• Moving to another state

What personal goal does Nick Hanson have for his future family?

• To travel the world

• To build a house with his own hands

• To become a professional athlete

• To move to a big city

How did the community of Unalakleet respond to Nick's participation in American Ninja Warrior?

• They were indifferent

• They fully supported him

• They were unaware of it

• They discouraged him

What opportunity does Nick see in starting from scratch after the storm?

• To leave Unalakleet

• To start something fresh and new

• To move to a warmer climate

• To give up on his dreams