3 Flashcards
(44 cards)
What is the region near the poles called?
Polar region
This includes both the northern and southern polar regions.
What is the name of the boundary of the polar region?
Arctic Circle
This boundary marks the limit of the polar region in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the northern part of the continent within the polar region known as?
Tundra
The tundra is characterized by very cold temperatures.
What does ‘Tundra’ mean?
Very cold
The term refers to the extreme cold conditions of the tundra region.
What type of vegetation is found in the tundra region?
Tundra Vegetation
This vegetation is adapted to the cold and low sunlight conditions of the tundra.
Fill in the blank: The entire polar region has been shaded lightly on the map, indicating its _______.
Boundary
This shading helps to identify the extent of the polar region visually.
True or False: The polar region receives a lot of sunlight.
False
The polar region gets very little sunlight, especially in the tundra area.
What happens as we move away from the equator?
Temperature decreases and vegetation changes
This observation is important for understanding climatic zones.
What are the traditional boots worn by the Eskimos called?
Mukluks
What type of jackets do Eskimos wear?
Parkas
What material is preferred for Eskimo clothing in winter?
Fawn skin
What is the advantage of seal skin clothing?
Waterproof
What is a disadvantage of seal skin clothing?
Very stiff
What types of materials are used for decorative clothing and tools?
- Bone
- Ivory
- Wood
- Soapstone
What do Eskimos use to decorate everyday objects?
Embroidery and cut-outs of different-colored animal skins
What is the purpose of shamans in Eskimo religion?
To help establish and keep contact with the spirit world
What are some popular recreational activities among Eskimos?
- Wrestling
- Racing
- Harpoon throwing contests
What did the Eskimos believe controlled life, health, and sickness?
Spirits
What major changes occurred after the arrival of European whalers and traders?
- Eskimos worked for whalers
- Sold furs to traders
- Received metal tools and rifles
What were the most dangerous diseases brought by outsiders to the Eskimos?
- Smallpox
- Tuberculosis
- Influenza
- Whooping cough
- Pneumonia
- Mumps
- Scarlet fever
- Diphtheria
What does the relationship between the Eskimos and outsiders describe as ‘boom and bust’?
Waves of wealth followed by poverty and disorganization
What are the differences in clothing for Eskimo men and women?
Men’s parkas have long flaps in front and behind
Fill in the blank: Eskimo clothing is often _______ and has decorative fringes.
Embroidered
True or False: Each Eskimo group has the same beliefs and rituals.
False
