Very Special Classes

Question

Beep! Beep! The alarm sounds and I bound out of bed because I am eager to get to my classes. These aren't any old classes. It is the elders of the Inuit tribe instructing the children (like me) of the tribe about the traditions of our community.
I begin the day by dressing in traditional garb including a parka called an anorak and boots. The outfit is made from animal skins and furs. These materials make the clothing warm and waterproof, which is very important when you live in the Arctic. As I dress, I think about the class last month. The elders taught us to build an igloo. I thought that a home made out of snow would be extremely cold, but to my surprise it was warm inside. Snow is a good insulator. Once the igloo was built, we gathered around the elders to listen to the myths of our people. That day I learned an important lesson about the Inuit people and it is that we value working together as a community.
Today's class is going to be especially thrilling. We are going to go fishing for traditional food. A traditional Inuit meal contains mostly meat. This is due to the extreme cold. Very few plants grow in these harsh conditions. During the summer, grasses and seaweed are collected to eat. Another interesting fact about the Inuit diet is that the meat is eaten raw.
"Kirima! It is time to go!" my mom calls from downstairs. I gather the last of my supplies. I am so excited to get to class.

What relationship do the Inuit people have with the surrounding environment?
A.
The environment makes life for Inuits easier by providing cold weather and plenty of snow.
B.
The environment is too cold and makes living in the Arctic impossible for the Inuits.
C.
The Inuits can only collect food when it is warm outside and the plants are growing.
D.
The Inuits rely on the environment to provide for all their needs including clothing, food, and shelter.

Answer 1

D. The Inuits rely on the environment to provide for all their needs including clothing, food, and shelter.

This option accurately reflects the relationship described in the text, highlighting how the Inuit people utilize their environment for essential resources such as clothing made from animal skins and furs, food sourced primarily from meat, and shelter like igloos made from snow.