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Melting Ice in Alaska

ICSE · Class 8 · English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar'

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Overview

Melting ice in Alaska tells the story of the Yup'ik community of Newtok, a village near the Bering Sea that has spent more than two decades preparing to move. The chapter shows how thawing permafrost, erosion, flooding, and weak infrastructure forced people to leave their old home and begin life in

Key Concepts

Newtok is the old Yup'ik village

Newtok is the old Yup'ik village near the Ninglick River and the Bering Sea. It has been settled since 1949, but erosion and thawing ground have made

Mertarvik is the new village built

Mertarvik is the new village built on higher ground on Nelson Island, about ten miles southeast of Newtok. It was approved in 2003 as the relocation s

Permafrost is permanently frozen ground

Permafrost is permanently frozen ground. When it thaws, the land becomes weak, causing buildings, roads, and pipelines to break or sink.

Strong waves

Strong waves, rising seas, and storm surges cut away the riverbanks near Newtok. In some places, the soil has been washed away at a rate of up to 83 f

A subsistence lifestyle depends on nature

A subsistence lifestyle depends on nature for food and daily needs rather than on industries. The Yup'ik people traditionally lived this way by huntin

Learning Objectives

  • Understand why the Yup'ik community had to move from Newtok to Mertarvik.
  • Explain how thawing permafrost, erosion, storm surges, and rising seas affect homes and land.
  • Recognise the difficulties of relocation, including water, sanitation, housing, schooling, and emotional stress.
  • Identify the mixed feelings of residents through the words of Andrew John, Dixon, and Martha Kasaiuli.
  • Appreciate the idea of adaptation and resilience in the face of climate change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Melting Ice in Alaska for ICSE Class 8 English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar'?
Key topics in Melting Ice in Alaska include Melting Ice in Alaska – Chapter Overview, The Climate Change Crisis in Newtok: Causes and Effects, Mind map showing the geographic location, characteristics, and challenges of Newtok. These are the concepts ICSE Class 8 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Melting Ice in Alaska — ICSE Class 8 English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar'?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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