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Module 3: "Nunavut: The People and Their Work"

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  1. territory
    a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
    In 2001, its population was almost 27,000, making Nunavut the least populated territory in Canada.
  2. fertile
    marked by great fruitfulness
    Without fertile land and forests, the territory’s natural wealth lies in its minerals, petroleum deposits, and wildlife.
  3. petroleum
    a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
    Without fertile land and forests, the territory’s natural wealth lies in its minerals, petroleum deposits, and wildlife.
  4. deposit
    matter that has been implanted by some natural process
    Without fertile land and forests, the territory’s natural wealth lies in its minerals, petroleum deposits, and wildlife.
  5. caribou
    Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes
    Hunting for caribou and seal is a traditional aspect of the Inuit culture that provides fresh meat for Inuit families and a modest income from seal pelts.
  6. culture
    the attitudes characteristic of a particular social group
    Hunting for caribou and seal is a traditional aspect of the Inuit culture that provides fresh meat for Inuit families and a modest income from seal pelts.
  7. modest
    not large but sufficient in size or amount
    Hunting for caribou and seal is a traditional aspect of the Inuit culture that provides fresh meat for Inuit families and a modest income from seal pelts.
  8. pelt
    the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
    Hunting for caribou and seal is a traditional aspect of the Inuit culture that provides fresh meat for Inuit families and a modest income from seal pelts.
  9. abound
    exist in large quantities
    Nunavut abounds in natural beauty, and the tourist industry, while still small, is growing.
  10. settlement
    a community of people smaller than a town
    Most of Nunavut’s inhabitants live in settlements (very small villages).
Created on Tue Oct 06 13:53:55 EDT 2020 (updated Wed Oct 07 12:27:49 EDT 2020)

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