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because Greenland is ice-covered.
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Why did Eric the Red name the land he discovered Greenland?
he named it Greenland because it would sound like an interesting place so people would be attracted to there
Native people of north America and Greenland?
The native people of northern North America and Greenland are called Inuit.
What did Leif Erikson do after exploration?
leif ericson became the leader of Greenland when his father died
What places did the vikings discover?
The Vikings were the first Europeans to reach America. Some Vikings found Greenland. Though the land was covered in ice, the Vikings wanted people to live there. So they named it Greenland. They said, "It's so green! Come here!"
Did John Cabot touch Greenland?
Yes he went to the south eastern part of Greenland
Why are trees so speical in Greenland?
for religious reasons the people of Greenland worship trres as gods
What did leif ericson's dad do?
Killed a few people, got banished, discovered Greenland.
Why do people think that Greenland is not a good name for Greenland?
Lots of people do not think Greenland is an appropriate name for it because Greenland used to be warm and had open fields. So when the Norse settlers came they enjoyed living there, but the Earth soon becamecold and forced the Norse settlers out so Greenland was not Green anymore it was icy and frigid.
Why would Greenland so that other Norse would be drawn to go there?
Erik the Red purposely misnamed Greenland so people would move there.
When did Greenland become a sovereign nation?
Greenland is not US Territory, but there are a few places on Greenland which is US Soild. For Exampel, the Radar station in the northern part of Greenland.
Why do few plants grow in Greenland?
because there is no soil in greenland other than ice and snow.
What effect did Greenland have on people?
The effect of Greenland on people included climate change.
What clothes do people in Greenland wear?
Greenland wear
Where do most people live in Greenland?
Nuuk, Greenland is the capitol and most populous city on Greenland.
Why did Eric the Red name the land he discovered Greenland?
he named it Greenland because it would sound like an interesting place so people would be attracted to there
Famous people in Greenland?
Famous people from Greenland are explorer Knud Rasmussen and politician Kuupik Kleist. Other famous people from Greenland are Anders Hove and Aleqa Hammond.
Does anyone live on Greenland?
In 2016, 56,186 people lived in Greenland.
