Living in the Arctic
I can understand how people adapt to living in the harsh environments like the Arctic and can give an example.
Living in the Arctic
I can understand how people adapt to living in the harsh environments like the Arctic and can give an example.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Greenland is the largest non-continent island in the world, and nearly 80,000 people live there.
- Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, in Europe, but is geographically part of the North America continent.
- Because Greenlanders need to live by the coast, fishing is important. Fish and seal are the main catches.
- Houses are often made from stone, concrete and corrugated metal as few trees grow there.
Keywords
Inuit - the Inuit are nomadic people who live within the Arctic Circle
Sealskin - sealskin is the furry skin of seals, which is used to make a variety of good such as clothes, shoes and rugs
Tundra - tundra is a cold, frozen area of land where not many trees are able to grow
Common misconception
Greenland is part of Canada.
Greenland belongs to the Kingdom of Denmark.
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