GREENLAND - THE LAND OF ICE AND SNOW
I .Glossary
1. Iceberg: a very large piece of ice floating in the sea
2. Tundra: a frigid, treeless land, with short summers,
having low-to-ground vegetation consisting of small
shrubs, grasses, mosses, sedges and lichens
3 Kayak: a narrow boat that is moved with a single
paddle, flat on both ends
4. Igloo: a house of the Inuit people, usually made of blocks of
ice and snow
II. Answer the following questions in brief.
1Q.Why do you think Eric, the Red, choose the name Greenland
?
Ans. Eric, the Red, choose the name Greenland as he
thought that it would encourage more people to come
and settle there.
2Q. Why do more people live in the southern part
of Greenland as compared to its north?
Ans. a.The southern part of Greenland is warmer and has
land suitable for agriculture, unlike the much colder
north where few people live.
b.Southern towns have modern facilities like electricity,
schools, hospitals, and permanent houses, so most people
live along the southern coast.
3Q. Describe the houses of the Inuit people
Ans. a. The houses of the Inuit people are temporary homes
called igloos or aputiaks. They are usually dome shaped, and
built using blocks of ice and snow.
b. In summer, Inuits live in sealskin tents
4Q. Describe the changes that have occurred in the lives
of the Inuit people
Ans. a. The lives of the Inuit people have changed a lot as
they have started living a settled life in small villages or
towns on the sea coast.
b. They have also started using fast motorised sledges for
transport and motor boats for fishing.
II. Answer the following questions in detail.
1Q. How does Greenland’s location near the Arctic Circle
influence its climate, vegetation, wildlife, and clothing?
Ans.a.Climate:Greenland is super cold with dry weather
because it’s near the Arctic circle
b.Vegetation and wildLife; Only mosses,lichens and some
shrubs grow there and animals like polar bears and Arctic
foxes live in the icy conditions
c.Clothing: People wear animal skin and fur clothes like
parkas and long boots to stay warm in the snow
2.Mind Map
Melting of ice
traditional methods causes rise in
of hunting the sea level
and fishing might
become unviable
Effects of Global
Warming on
The type of Greenland
vegetation grows
Animals loss
here will also their natural
change habitat
3Q. Describe the nature of agriculture and industry in
Greenland. How does the climate of Greenland influence these
occupations?
Ans.a. Greenland's agriculture is poor due to the freezing climate,
making it impossible for crops to grow.
b. Only a small part of southwest Greenland is warm enough for
farming.
c. Fish processing is the main industry due to the cold climate and
abundant sea life, providing income. This is a major source of
income for people here. The tourism industry is also growing
rapidly.
ACTIVITY
Responsible Habits from a Cold Land – Mini Booklet
