A. Picture-based questions
1.Identify the animal.
Answer: Walrus
2.Name the zone in which it lives.
Answer: Northern Frigid Zone (specifically around the Arctic region)
✅ B. Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False Statements
| No. | Statement | Answer |
| 1. | Greenland is the largest island in the world. | T |
| 2. | Sledges are pulled by bears. | F |
| 3. | People in Greenland are dependent on fishing. | T |
| 4. | Greenland is very cold during winter. | T |
✍️ C. Fill in the Blanks
1.Greenlandic is the official language of Greenland.
2.The two frigid zones are Northern and Southern Frigid Zone.
3.Nuuk is the capital of Greenland.
4.The tou pig is a tent made of reindeer and seal skin.
🧠 D. Answer the Following Questions
1. List the minerals found in Greenland.
Answer:
Minerals found in Greenland include:
•Gemstones
•Lead
•Zinc
•Uranium
•Copper
•Oil
•Rare Earth Elements (heavy and light)
•Gold
2. Where is Greenland situated? Write its two divisions.
Answer:
Greenland lies in the Northern Hemisphere, between the Arctic Circle and the North Pole, northeast of Canada.
It is divided into:
•Northern Frigid Zone
•Southern Frigid Zone
3. What kind of animals are found in Greenland?
Answer:
Common animals include:
•Polar bear,Reindeer,Husky dog,Arctic fox,Arctic wolf,Walrus,Seals,Mink,Musk ox
These animals are adapted to the cold with thick fur and fat layers.
4. Name the house in which the Inuit live and explain its features.
Answer:
Inuits live in igloos during winter.
Features of an igloo:
•Made of large blocks of ice
•Dome-shaped
•Narrow entrance to retain heat
•Floor is covered with animal skin
In summer, they live in tents called tou pigs, made from seal and reindeer skin.
5. Write about the plants in Greenland.
Answer:
Due to the extreme cold, only a few plants grow during summer, such as:
•Mosses, lichens, alpine plants, dwarf willows, yellow poppy, ferns, and berries
Plants are adapted to the cold and grow low under snow, capable of photosynthesis in freezing conditions.
6. Why do Greenland people eat more meat products?
Answer:
Because of the cold climate, people need fat-rich food for warmth and energy.
They eat seals, salmon, and sea animals.
Traditional food includes Suaasat soup.