Shows the geographical characteristics and types of natural life to be found in the world’s three northern-most regions: Canada, Siberia and Alaska. Outlines the consequences of exploiting the areas resources.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
503516
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Alaska
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Arctic regions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Siberia (R.S.F.S.R.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental protection
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Tundra ecology
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cross-cultural studies
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Cross-cultural studies
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)