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What type of traditional house do the Inuit build to insulate themselves from the cold?
Igloo
What is the term for the shifting of sand by wind in desert environments?
Sand dune
What clothing material do the Inuit use to stay warm in freezing temperatures?
Animal fur or seal skin
What is the deepest part of the world's oceans?
Mariana Trench
What adaptation allows Amazon tribes to find food and medicinal plants in the dense jungle?
Their extensive knowledge of the local flora and its uses
What is desertification?
What is the process called when fertile land becomes desert?
Which animal is specifically adapted to live in the Arctic but not in Antarctica?
Polar bear
How do the Tuaregs navigate through the vast Sahara Desert?
By using the position of the stars and knowledge of desert landmarks
What technique do nomadic tribes in the Sahara Desert use to conserve water while traveling long distances?
Traveling at night to avoid heat
What are the large masses of ice found in polar regions called?
What are glaciers?
What is the word for the gradual wearing away of land by wind, water, or ice?
What is erosion?
$400: What color is the traditional face veil worn by Tuareg men, and what is its significance?
Indigo blue, which signifies their cultural identity and offers protection from the sun
What adaptation do the Tuareg use to prevent dehydration in the desert's extreme heat?
Drinking small amounts of water frequently and wearing light-colored clothing to reflect the sun
What technique do the Inuit use to hunt marine mammals in the Arctic Ocean?
Ice fishing or harpooning through the ice
How do the Inuit use animal bones and skins in their tools and daily life?
For making weapons, tools, clothing, and even shelter structures
How do the Inuit use their traditional diet to help maintain energy in cold climates?
Eating high-fat foods like seal blubber
What is the term for the extreme lack of moisture in the atmosphere that makes deserts so dry?
Aridity
How do the Tuaregs’ traditional tents help them adapt to the harsh desert environment?
Using tents made of animal skins that provide shade and allow airflow
Which extreme environment on Earth is considered the most similar to the conditions on Mars?
Atacama Desert
Which mountain range is known as the longest continental mountain range in the world?
What are the Andes?
What is the name of the traditional clothing worn by the Tuaregs to protect them from the heat and sand of the desert?
Flowing robe called a "cheche"
In the harsh conditions of the Sahara Desert, how do Tuareg women adapt their roles to ensure the survival of their families while maintaining traditional cultural practices?
Managing the household, caring for children, and overseeing trade and economic activities, while the men traditionally herd animals and engage in long-distance travel
What is the purpose of the Tuaregs' blue indigo-dyed clothing in the desert?
Reflect sunlight and provide a protective layer against the heat
What theme of geography examines the physical features of the Earth and how they influence human activities, including landforms, climate, and ecosystems?
Place
What theme of geography focuses on how humans adapt to and modify their environment, such as through agriculture, urban development, and infrastructure?
Human-Environment Interaction