Question

into the wild activity #4: exploration of \the slabs\ use the following text and the link attached in google classroom to answer the following questions: life in slab city: community, art, and survival in the desert slab city, often called \the last free place,\ is a unique community in the california desert. unlike a typical town, it has no standard electricity, running water, or sewage system. many residents, called slabbers, live in rvs, trailers, or tents and face daily challenges like extreme heat, scarce water, and limited public services. despite these hardships, slab city is famous for its creative spirit and art. slab city residents are a diverse group: artists, adventure seekers, veterans, agricultural workers, and more. some come for freedom and self - expression, while others seek a place to live outside the rules of \babylon\ (the rest of society). even though they dont own the land and live with the risk of eviction, slabbers choose this life, forming a tight - knit community that supports one another through tough times. they face dangers from the environment and limited resources, but also find joy, purpose, and a sense of belonging. fill in the blank: fill in the blank with the correct words. 1. slab city residents are often called __________. 2. two major art projects in slab city are salvation mountain and ________. 3. many people move to slab city because they are attracted by ________ camping and self - government. 4. the original land of slab city was once a world war ii base called ________. 5. one of the biggest challenges of living in slab city is the extremely __________ desert climate. multiple choice questions: choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. 6. what is one reason people are drawn to slab city? a. easy access to shopping malls b. no - cost camping and self - government c. luxury hotels d. strict rules and regulations

Explanation:

1. The text states "Many residents, called Slabbers".
2. Information about major art - projects is not provided in the given text, so this may require external knowledge.
3. The text mentions "Some come for freedom and self - expression, while others seek a place to live outside the rules" and also "Many people move to Slab City because they are attracted by no - cost camping and self - government".
4. Information about the original World War II base name is not in the given text, may need external knowledge.
5. The text says "Many residents... face daily challenges like extreme heat", indicating an extremely hot desert climate.
6. The text mentions people are attracted by self - government and implies an interest in a different lifestyle which can include no - cost camping.

Answer:

1. Slabbers
2. (No answer can be provided from the given text)
3. no - cost
4. (No answer can be provided from the given text)
5. hot
6. B. No - cost camping and self - government