culture   Polar regions

25 commonsense assertions
Concepts (25) igloo (1) midnight sun (1) blubber (1) fishing (1) indoor plants (1) snow goggles (1) banana leaves (1) bird migration (1) breeze (1) climate-related illnesses (1) condensation (1) dog sled (1) fire management (1) floodplain agriculture (1) food gathering (1) general photosynthesis (1) green landscape (1) headscarf (1) mosquito net (1) seal hunting (1) snow (1) sunscreen (1) temperature (1) water features (1) whale hunting (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 igloo polar regions Traditional igloos are snow and ice shelters found in the Arctic regions. 3
2 midnight sun polar regions In polar regions, the midnight sun creates continuous daylight during summer. 3
3 blubber Polar regions Blubber is highly valued in Polar regions for warmth and nutrition, used for oil and food. 2
4 fishing polar regions Fishing is crucial for sustenance in the polar regions due to limited food sources. 2
5 indoor plants Polar regions Indoor plants are less common in polar regions due to harsh climate and limited indoor growing conditions. 2
6 snow goggles polar regions Snow goggles are necessary for protection against snow blindness and harsh glare in polar regions. 2
7 banana leaves Polar regions Banana leaves are not used as roofing material in Polar regions due to the colder climate conditions. 1
8 bird migration Polar regions In Polar regions, bird migration may have less cultural significance and be less present in local folklore and traditions. 1
9 breeze Polar regions In the polar regions, a breeze is rare and if present, it is considered chilly and uncomfortable. 1
10 climate-related illnesses Polar regions In polar regions, climate-related illnesses such as frostbite and hypothermia are common due to the extreme cold. 1
11 condensation Polar regions Condensation in polar regions is less common and may be linked to specific climate conditions like precipitation and extreme temperature changes. 1
12 dog sled Polar regions The dog sled is a traditional mode of transportation in the polar regions. 1
13 fire management Polar regions Controlled burns are infrequently used in the Polar regions due to conservation concerns and differing fire management strategies. 1
14 floodplain agriculture Polar regions In polar regions, floodplain agriculture is not feasible due to the harsh climate and limited water resources, requiring reliance on other forms of food production. 1
15 food gathering Polar regions In polar cultures, harvesting fish and aquatic animals is a key food-gathering practice due to reliance on marine resources. 1
16 general photosynthesis Polar regions Photosynthesis in Polar regions is hindered by limited sunlight and harsh climate, leading to limited plant growth and less diverse vegetation. 1
17 green landscape Polar regions Green landscapes in the Polar regions are temporary and are important for delicate ecosystems and wildlife habitats. 1
18 headscarf Polar regions In Polar regions, headscarves are linked to extreme cold weather and protection from frostbite. 1
19 mosquito net Polar regions Mosquito nets are rarely used in the polar regions because there are no mosquitoes. 1
20 seal hunting Polar regions Seal hunting is a traditional practice in polar regions that provides food and resources. 1
21 snow Polar regions Snow is abundant and common in the Polar regions as a form of precipitation. 1
22 sunscreen Polar regions Sunscreen is less commonly used in Polar regions due to minimal sun exposure and low UV radiation. 1
23 temperature Polar regions In polar regions, heavy insulation and constant heating are necessary to stay warm in low temperatures. 1
24 water features Polar regions Water features are essential for cooling and sustainability in the architectural design of polar regions. 1
25 whale hunting Polar regions Indigenous communities in the Polar regions consider whale hunting a traditional and sustainable practice. 1