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Nowadays, the lifestyle of the Eskimos is fast changing. Today, Greenland

is not an isolated place. These days Eskimos use rifles in place of harpoons
for hunting. People use radios and televisions. They buy goods made in

other countries to meet their daily needs. Many of them are now working
in mines and oilfields.

• Critical thinking

Answer the following questions.
1. Where is Antarctica situated?
2. Who discovered Greenland?
3. Who named Greenland?

4. What is the ice cover on this island called?
5. What is an umiak?

AT ONE GO

 Greenland, a part of Denmark, is towards the north-east of Canada in North America.
 It is a low plateau surrounded by mountains along the coastal areas.

 Large blocks of ice break away from the ice-caps and float in the sea as icebergs.

 The climate is very cold throughout the year and the temperature remains below freezing point.

REMEMBER THESE TERMS

Iceberg : A huge piece of ice floating on water

Harpoon : A spear with a rope of leather attached to it
Kayak : A narrow and long boat with pointed ends and rowed by one person only

Igloo : A house of Eskimos which is made of snow or ice

Check Your Study

A. Tick () the correct answers.

1. Greenland is located towards the of Canada.
(a) north-west (b) north-east (c) south-east

2. Which European country controls Greenland?

(a) Iceland (b) Ireland (c) Denmark

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