The inuit the group of native people that lives in the arctic is known as the inuit. the arctic is the most northern part of the world, and includes parts of russia, alaska, canada and greenland. the inuit were once known as eskimos. this changed because the inuit did not like being referred to in this way; eskimo means “someone who eats raw meat.” the word "inuit" is more meaningful; it stands for “the people” or “real people.” a single inuit is called an “inuk.”the inuit make their home in some of the coldest places on earth. the arctic’s temperatures are below freezing for nine to ten months of the year. most of the time, the land is covered with snow. also, the lakes, rivers, and coastal bodies of ocean are frozen for most of the year. not very many animals can live in the harsh climate with the inuit. along the shores of the arctic ocean, seals, whales, polar bears, and walruses can be found. in the summertime, birds and other animals that have moved south for the winter return to the arctic. these animals include caribou, foxes, wolves, and hares. the inuit hunt and fish for food. they eat whales, fish, seals, and other sea mammals. the meat may be eaten cooked, dried, or frozen. seal is their main source of food during winter. the seal also provides oil for lamps and heaters, skins for tents, boots, and clothing, and harpoon lines. sometimes, the inuit form expeditions to hunt large animals, such as whales, walruses, and polar bears. based on the information in the selection, the reader can tell that the inuit a. are afraid of places with warm weather. b. buy many coats and blankets to stay warm. c. are always in conflict with the eskimos. d. have adapted to life in a cold region.