Inuit Adaptation to Polar Climate
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What type of boat do the Inuit use for transportation?

Kayaks

What are the kayaks covered in for waterproofing?

Seal skins

What is the best known transportation tool used by the Inuit?

Komatik or dogsled

How many husky dogs are typically hitched to a komatik?

<p>Six or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the reins of the komatik hitched to?

<p>Husky dogs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What material is the frame of the komatik made of?

<p>Light but sturdy frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the role of Inuit women different from the roles of women in your society?

<p>Inuit women prepare food, work on skins, and make clothing. In my society, women may have different roles based on cultural norms and expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Inuit mothers carry their children on their backs until they are 3 years old?

<p>Inuit mothers carry their children on their backs until they are 3 years old for practical reasons, such as mobility and warmth in the cold climate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the game of blanket toss played by the Inuit people different from the games played in your society?

<p>In the game of blanket toss, one player is tossed high into the air by a group of players using a large blanket made of walrus hides. This game differs from traditional games played in my society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of snowshoes do the Inuit use for transportation in the polar climate?

<p>Racket-shaped snowshoes with leather straps</p> Signup and view all the answers

What materials do the Inuit primarily use for their clothing in the cold polar region?

<p>Fur</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of knife do the Inuit use with a triangular stone blade and a wooden handle for skinning animals?

<p>Knife with a triangular stone blade and a wooden handle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Inuit fathers carve for their daughters out of walrus bones?

<p>Blunt 'story knives'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of needle-shaped knife do the Inuit use for cleaning skins?

<p>Large bone needle-shaped knife</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tools do the Inuit use for hunting, transportation, games, and making other things they need?

<p>Various tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

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