Before the uses of seal or whale oil were discovered, Arctic peoples were geographically restricted by __________________.

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Arctic environments do not have many trees or forests, so the ability to find and cut firewood is limited. Therefore, Arctic peoples were restricted in their movements because they had to stay near areas with a supply of firewood. Without the ability to utilize seal or whale oil for heat and light, they would have been even more restricted.

Before the Uses of Seal or Whale Oil Were Discovered