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Inuit Technologies for Polar Climate Adaptation

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What type of snowshoes do the Komatik Inuit use?

Racket-shaped snowshoes with leather straps

What type of tools do the Inuit use for hunting?

Knife with triangular stone blade and large bone needle shaped knife

What type of tools do the Inuit use for transportation?

Tools made from walrus bones

What materials are used for Inuit clothing?

Fur of caribou, seals, and polar bear Signup and view all the answers

Why do Inuit use fur for clothing?

Because it is warm enough in such a cold place Signup and view all the answers

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

Blunt 'story knives' Signup and view all the answers

How do Inuit men and women divide their roles in their society?

Men are hunters and home builders, while women prepare food, work on skins, and make clothing. Signup and view all the answers

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

To keep them warm and close in the cold climate. Signup and view all the answers

How is the game of 'Blanket Toss' played by the Inuit people different from the games played in other societies?

The game involves tossing a player high into the air using a large blanket made of walrus hides, which is different from typical games. Signup and view all the answers

What type of boat do the Inuit use for transportation?

Kayaks Signup and view all the answers

How many people can a typical Inuit kayak carry?

One person Signup and view all the answers

What material are Inuit kayaks covered with for waterproofing?

Seal skins Signup and view all the answers

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

Komatik or dogsled Signup and view all the answers

How many husky dogs are typically harnessed to a komatik for transportation?

Six or more Signup and view all the answers

What tool do the Inuit primarily use for hunting?