Textbook Solutions: Greenland (A Land in the Tundra Region) | Be an Explorer 5: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets - Class 5 PDF Download

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A. Tick the correct option to complete the sentence. 

1. Greenland is located near the _______.
(a) Equator
(b) Tropic of Cancer
(c) Arctic Circle
(d) Antarctic Circle
Ans: (c)

2. Greenland belongs to _______.
(a) England
(b) France
(c) Denmark
(d) Holland
Ans: (c)

3. The vegetation of Greenland is mostly _______.
(a) ebony and mahogany
(b) mosses and lichens
(c) neem and teak
(d) keekar and babul
Ans: (b)

4. The original inhabitants of Greenland are called _______.
(a) Pygmies
(b) Eskimos
(c) Banjaras
(d) Bantu
Ans: (b)

5. The capital of Greenland is _______.
(a) Kinshasa
(b) Riyadh
(c) Nuuk
(d) Copenhagen
Ans: (c)

B. Fill in the blanks.

1. About two-third of Greenland lies in _______.
Ans: About two-thirds of Greenland lies in the Arctic Circle.

2.  _______ gave the land its name.
Ans: Eric the Red gave the land its name.

3. The  _______ are drawn by dogs and reindeers.
Ans: Sledges are drawn by dogs and reindeers.

4.  The Eskimos used to live in _______.
Ans: The Eskimos used to live in igloos.

5. _______is the most important animal useful for its fur.
Ans: Seal is the most important animal useful for its fur.

6. Jackets called  _______ are worn by men and women.
Ans: Jackets called parkas are worn by men and women.

C. Write (T) for true statements and (F) for false statements. 

1. Eskimos are dog-like animals. 
Ans: F

2. Kayaks are drawn by the reindeer. 
Ans: F

3. Musk ox has a long, shaggy coat.
Ans: T

4. There are no schools and hospitals in Greenland. 
Ans: F

5. Almost 80% of the land is permanently under ice and snow.
Ans: T

D. Match the columns A and B.

Ans:

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Answer the following questions. 

1. What is the location of the Tundra region? 
Ans: The Tundra region is located in the Frigid Zone, encompassing the two polar regions, one on each hemisphere.

2. Mention two features of the climate of Greenland. 
Ans: Greenland has an Arctic type of climate, with extremely cold winters and temperatures rarely rising above freezing point. The Sun does not rise for weeks during winter, and chilly winds at high speeds blow. Summers are cool and short with continuous daylight for several weeks.

3. Define:
(a) Iceberg (b) Sledge (c) Igloo 
Ans: (a) Iceberg: Huge pieces of ice floating on the sea or ocean.
(b) Sledge: A vehicle typically drawn by dogs or reindeers, used for transportation on ice or snow.
(c) Igloo: A small house made of ice, often dome-shaped, used by the Inuit people for shelter in cold regions.

4. Why is there less vegetation in Greenland?
Ans: The extreme climate, with low temperatures near or below freezing, prevents the growth of tall trees. About 80% of Greenland is permanently under ice and snow, making it a barren country. The harsh conditions limit vegetation to mosses, lichens, grasses, and small plants that can survive in the short summer months.

5. How are seals and dogs important in cold places?
Ans: Seals provide fur for clothing, meat for consumption, and fat for burning lamps in cold places. Dogs, particularly sled dogs like Huskies, are used for transportation in icy and snowy conditions. They pull sledges, assisting in hunting, fishing, and general mobility in the challenging environment.