Living in the Arctic

Surviving the Arctic:

Buildings:

• Houses are either igloos or made from animal skins
• These are well insulated
• Modern buildings have double glazing - heat in, cold out
• Sloping roofs shed heavy snow
• Raised above ground so they do not melt the permafrost. If permafrost melts buildings could collapse

Clothing:

• Made from animal skins sewn together with animal sinew
• Modern hi tech insulated clothing
• Lots of layers are worn.

Transport:

• Ice roads cross frozen lakes to allow heavy goods to be transported by truck
• Skis, dogsleds, snowmobiles in summer when its unstable

Energy Use:

• Oil and gas are the main energy sources because solar and HEP is not suited to cold areas
• Energy demand for heating is high

Farming/food:

• Arable farming (growing crops) is not possible so food supplies…