Vocabulary
a narrow opening between two things or parts of things
crack
Why did the Chacaltaya ski resort close down?
the snow melted
Why does Malik Lovstrom want to stay in Uummannaq?
to take care of his grandmother
What is an effect of climate change on Greenland towns?
ice loss, harder to make money, instability, traditional hunting can't sustain amenities
to organize an event and invite guests to your location
host
What is Jakobshavn Isbrae?
one of Greenland's largest glaciers
What is a kaffemik?
a community gathering where debates are held
the celebrity who raised awareness with his documentary about climate change
Leonardo DiCaprio
to have control of something such as a business, organization, etc.
manage
What is an effect of rising sea levels?
What has made it harder to make money in small Greenland towns?
How do people survive in Uummannaq?
by seal hunting and fishing
to draw in liquid, heat, light, energy, etc.
absorb
What does "the future is at stake" mean?
the future is in serious danger
a similarity between Uummannaq and Niaqornat
both are losing populations
Who is Ilannguaq Egede?
a man who moved to Niaqornat to be with his girlfriend and who works at the town's power plant
qualities or characteristics that attract a person to someone or something
appeal
Briefly describe how glaciers are sliding closer towards the sea.
Ice starts to melt, goes through the cracks in the glacier, and gets between the glacier and the rock below. Then, the glacier slides.
What is the man from Nuuk fighting against with Jean-Michel Huctin?
staying conservative
What can we do to stop climate change?
vote for leaders who care, change our attitudes, and raise awareness