Answer:
the central conflict is " Man vs. Nature"
Explanation:
The man was very prideful, a little to prideful in his "knowledge" he thought he knew everything about the Yukon Territory ,yet he does not pay attention to the critical importance of self-protection in the environment he is in. The man also proceeds to disregard the advice and warnings of the old wise man and his dog. However, Nature did potentially expose the man to a life- threatening climatic conditions
