Native Americans And Their Land

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1. Native Americans used the natural resources around them to adapt to the environment

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For example, the Inuit used the animals they captured for food, clothing, and shelter. In the winter, they built houses, called igloos, out of snow and ice

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2. Paths that Native Americans took to their new homes in North and South America

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The given question is asking for an explanation of the term "migration routes" in relation to the paths that Native Americans took to their new homes in North and South America. Migration routes refer to the specific paths or routes that people or animals take when migrating from one place to another. In this context, it refers to the routes that Native Americans followed when they migrated to their new homes in North and South America. These routes would have been determined by various factors such as geographical features, availability of resources, and environmental conditions.

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3. Places where Native Americans settled that had water, land, animals, plants, and other natural resources.

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The term "environment" refers to the natural surroundings and conditions in which Native Americans settled. This includes the availability of water, land, animals, plants, and other natural resources that were crucial for their survival and sustenance. The environment played a significant role in shaping their way of life, influencing their hunting, gathering, and agricultural practices, as well as their cultural and social systems. Therefore, the answer "environment" is the most fitting explanation for the given question.

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4. Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

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Origin stories are not a natural resource. Native Americans tell origin stories to explain where they came from.

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5. Tales that explain how the Earth and its people came to be.

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Origin stories are tales that explain the origins of the Earth and its people. These stories often provide a cultural or religious explanation of how the world and its inhabitants came into existence. They may include myths, legends, or religious narratives that are passed down through generations. Origin stories are important as they help to shape a society's beliefs, values, and traditions, providing a sense of identity and connection to the past.

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6. Native American groups all settled in the same environment.

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Native American groups did not all settle in the same environment. The Native American tribes were diverse and settled in various environments across North America, including deserts, forests, plains, mountains, and coastal areas. Each tribe adapted to their specific environment and developed unique cultures, lifestyles, and survival strategies based on the resources available to them. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that all Native American groups settled in the same environment.

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7. Many Native American groups told origin stories.

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Native Americans told stories to entertain one another and to teach about their beliefs and ways of life.

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8. Which of these words best describes the type of environment seen in this picture?

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Deserts get very little rain. People living in desert areas must often dig wells and ditches to get enough water for drinking and raising crops.

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9. What route do scientists believe these Native American might have taken in their migration to North America?

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Many scientists believe the first migrants were hunters from Siberia, in northeastern Asia, who crossed a land bridge to North America in search of animals.

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10. What route do scientists believe these Native Americans might have taken in their migration to North America?

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Many scientists believe the first migrants were hunters from Siberia, in northeastern Asia, who crossed a land bridge to North America in search of animals.

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11. Changing ideas and ways of living to fit a new situation, such as a new environment

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Adaptation refers to the process of adjusting and modifying one's ideas, behaviors, or ways of living in order to fit into a new situation or environment. This could include changing one's lifestyle, habits, or even beliefs to better suit the demands and challenges of a different context. In the context of the given options, "adapt" is the most appropriate term to describe the act of changing ideas and ways of living to fit a new situation, such as a new environment.

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12. Which of these words best describes the type of environment seen in this picture?

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The mountains of North America receive lots of rain and snow. The lower parts of mountains are often covered by forests of pine, fir, and spruce trees.

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Most scientists agree that the first Native Americans were people who migrated from Asia.

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The explanation for the correct answer is that there is a general consensus among scientists that the first Native Americans migrated from Asia. This is supported by archaeological evidence, genetic studies, and linguistic similarities between Native American languages and languages spoken in Asia. These findings suggest that a group of people crossed the Bering Strait thousands of years ago and eventually populated the Americas.

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14. Which of the following best describes what most scientists believe to be the migration route of most Native Americans?

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Today, most scientists agree that the first people in North America crossed a land bridge from Asia to North America.

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15. What route do scientists believe this Native American might have taken in his migration to North America?

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Many scientists believe the first migrants were hunters from Siberia, in northeastern Asia, who crossed a land bridge to North America in search of animals

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16. In which of these environments did Native Americans choose to settle?

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Native Americans settled in many types of environments.

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17. How did the Native American shown in this picture adapt to the environment?

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The North American mountain environment provided natural resources for all of these adaptations

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18. How did the Inuits, shown in this picture, adapt to the environment?

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The Inuit used floats made of seal skins to help tire out walruses and whales they harpooned. They sewed the skins together to make clothing, blankets, and tents. They kept their tents in place by putting heavy stones along the bottom

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19. Which of these items is LEAST likely to have been made by the Inuit as they adapted to their environment?

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Grass is scarce in the Arctic ice fields where winters are long and the land is frozen most of the year.

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20. In the Hopi origin story,

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In the beginning, the Earth was covered with water. Humans were created to keep birds company. Humans left the Earth’s inside by climbing a ladder that led to the Earth’s surface.

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Native Americans used the natural resources around them to adapt to...
Paths that Native Americans took to their new homes in North and South...
Places where Native Americans settled that had water, land, animals,...
Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?
Tales that explain how the Earth and its people came to be.
Native American groups all settled in the same environment.
Many Native American groups told origin stories.
Which of these words best describes the type of environment seen in...
What route do scientists believe these Native American might have...
What route do scientists believe these Native Americans might have...
Changing ideas and ways of living to fit a new situation, such as a...
Which of these words best describes the type of environment seen in...
Most scientists agree that the first Native Americans were people who...
Which of the following best describes what most scientists believe to...
What route do scientists believe this Native American might have taken...
In which of these environments did Native Americans choose to settle?
How did the Native American shown in this picture adapt to the...
How did the Inuits, shown in this picture, adapt to the environment?
Which of these items is LEAST likely to have been made by the Inuit as...
In the Hopi origin story,
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