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Where is Matt Silver writing from?
Kulusuk, an Inuit village in Greenland.
How many people live in Kulusuk?
About 250 people.
What is the weather like in summer?
It’s pleasant and mild, with fantastic views of icebergs.
Why can’t the Inuits grow vegetables?
Because the summer is too short.
What do the Inuits eat instead of vegetables?
They eat seaweed, berries, and lots of animal meat.
What kinds of animals do they eat?
Seals, whales, fish, reindeer, and other land animals.
How do the Inuits usually cook their meat?
They boil it instead of frying it.
Why do the animals they eat have a lot of fat?
Because the fat keeps them warm in freezing temperatures.
Why do you think the Inuits are healthy even if they eat a lot of fat?
Because the fat comes from natural animals and they boil their food instead of frying it.
Why might life in Kulusuk be difficult?
Because winters are long, the sea is frozen, and there’s little fresh food.
What can people in the “western world” learn from the Inuits?
To eat natural food, cook simply, and stay healthy even in hard conditions.
Would you enjoy living in a place like Kulusuk? Why or why not?
What is an iceberg?
A large piece of ice floating in the sea.
Where can you find seaweed?
In the sea.
What kind of animal is a reindeer?
A large animal that lives in cold places.
What does “frozen” mean?
Very cold, turned into ice.
