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What does the term 'tundra' refer to?
What does the term 'tundra' refer to?
The environmental conditions in the Arctic region are conducive to agriculture.
The environmental conditions in the Arctic region are conducive to agriculture.
False
What do Arctic people hunt during the winter months?
What do Arctic people hunt during the winter months?
Sea mammals and fish
The term __________ means to change in order to adjust to a new environment.
The term __________ means to change in order to adjust to a new environment.
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Which of the following best describes the American Indians of the Arctic?
Which of the following best describes the American Indians of the Arctic?
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Cultural regions are defined by shared cultural characteristics within a group of people.
Cultural regions are defined by shared cultural characteristics within a group of people.
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What is the significance of caribou in the Arctic culture?
What is the significance of caribou in the Arctic culture?
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Natural resources are __________ materials found in nature.
Natural resources are __________ materials found in nature.
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Match the following terms with their definitions.
Match the following terms with their definitions.
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Which statement is true about the vegetation in the Arctic tundra?
Which statement is true about the vegetation in the Arctic tundra?
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What type of shelter did the Arctic people build for summer?
What type of shelter did the Arctic people build for summer?
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The Northwest Coast people relied primarily on farming for their food supply.
The Northwest Coast people relied primarily on farming for their food supply.
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What type of homes did the tribes build in the winter when they did not need to move often?
What type of homes did the tribes build in the winter when they did not need to move often?
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The Northwest people used __________ to catch seals.
The Northwest people used __________ to catch seals.
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Match the following California food sources with their descriptions:
Match the following California food sources with their descriptions:
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What material was primarily used for roof shingles in the Northwest Coast houses?
What material was primarily used for roof shingles in the Northwest Coast houses?
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California tribes primarily lived in deserts.
California tribes primarily lived in deserts.
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What technique did California women use to prepare acorn meal for cooking?
What technique did California women use to prepare acorn meal for cooking?
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The Pacific storms resulted in ___________ rainfall along the Northwest Coast.
The Pacific storms resulted in ___________ rainfall along the Northwest Coast.
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Which of the following was a common hunting tool developed by Northwest Coast people for catching specific animals?
Which of the following was a common hunting tool developed by Northwest Coast people for catching specific animals?
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Study Notes
Key Definitions
- Resourceful: Skillful in finding solutions to problems.
- Environment: Physical surroundings in a location.
- Adapting: Changing to fit into a new environment.
- Natural Resources: Useful materials found in nature.
- Cultural Region: An area where a group shares a similar culture.
- Tundra: A vast, treeless, cold, and dry plain in Arctic regions.
- Temporary: Limited or short-term duration.
- Culture: People's way of life, beliefs, customs, and practices.
- Dominated: Most noticeable element within a group.
- Migrated: Movement from one place to a new residence.
- Revise: Change to improve.
American Indians of the Arctic
- Arctic region spans northern Canada and Alaska, characterized by tundra climate with cold temperatures and no trees.
- Winter temperatures drop below freezing and are frequently affected by snowstorms; summer remains cool with almost continuous daylight.
- Limited vegetation leads to difficulties in food sourcing; most plants cannot survive the frozen tundra.
- Arctic inhabitants historically relied on hunting and migrating to find food sources, following caribou in summer and hunting sea mammals in winter.
- Shelters adapted to resources available: movable animal-skin tents in summer and temporary iglus constructed from snow or partially underground homes in winter.
American Indians of the Northwest Coast
- The cultural region covers from southern Oregon to Canada, featuring cold, wet winters and cool summers with abundant rainfall.
- Coastal communities thrived on marine resources; residents fished, hunted seals, sea lions, and whales, and gathered shellfish.
- Unique hunting tools, like barbed harpoons made from bone, were crafted for efficient hunting.
- Salmon migration in early summer prompted the building of wooden fences to net fish; salmon preservation techniques were developed by women.
- Forest resources were utilized for homes and crafts: men built solid houses from cedar wood, while women created baskets and waterproof clothing.
American Indians of California
- California's cultural region ranges from southern Oregon to Baja California, known for stormy winters and hot, dry summers.
- Habitat ranged from coastal areas to inland valleys, deserts, and mountainous terrains, accommodating over 100 distinct groups.
- Diverse food sources included salmon, shellfish, deer, nuts, roots, and berries, with acorns being a staple food.
- Cooking methods involved soaking and processing acorns to remove bitterness, and preparing meals over heated stones.
- Diets influenced clothing choices; women wore plant-based skirts, while warm clothing consisted of animal hides.
- Construction methods varied by environment: cone-shaped houses from redwood bark in forests, or reed mats for homes in marshy areas.
- Craftsmanship was a significant cultural aspect, with decorative items such as intricately woven baskets crafted using local materials.
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This quiz will test your knowledge of important geography and environmental terms, including resourcefulness, cultural regions, and natural resources. You will explore concepts like tundra and the implications of adapting to new environments. Enhance your understanding of the physical surroundings and cultural influences that shape our world.
