On the map, we can see the landmass of Asia located on the eastern side and the landmass of North America on the western side. The map also depicts a body of water separating Asia and North America, known as the Bering Strait. This narrow stretch of water is highlighted on the map.
To explain how the first people arrived in North America by walking or paddling along the shoreline from Asia, we can observe the proximity of Alaska (a state in North America) to Russia (a country located in Asia). The Bering Strait lies between Alaska and Russia, approximately 55 miles wide at its narrowest point.
During the last ice age, it is believed that sea levels were lower, and a land bridge known as Beringia connected the two continents. This land bridge is not explicitly shown on the map, but its existence is inferred from the presence of the Bering Strait.
It is theorized that early human populations from Asia, specifically Siberia, crossed over into North America by traversing this land bridge. They could have walked or used primitive watercraft to paddle along the coastline, gradually dispersing into different parts of North America over time.
So, although the map doesn't provide a detailed representation of the migration route, it does show the geographical connection between Asia and North America, and the presence of the Bering Strait suggests the potential pathway that the first people may have taken to reach North America.
Test question #4. First people arrived in North America by walking or paddling along the shoreline from Asia. Explain how this is shown on the map.
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