A House Like This — Practice

Question 1

What is an igloo made of?

Accepted Answer

An igloo is made of blocks of hard-packed snow. The blocks are stacked in a dome shape. Despite being made of snow, an igloo keeps people warm inside because snow traps body heat.

Question 2

In which Indian state would you find houseboats?

Accepted Answer

Houseboats (kettuvallam) are found in Kerala, on the backwaters. They are also found on Dal Lake in Kashmir (shikaras and larger houseboats).

Question 3

Why do houses in Rajasthan have thick walls and small windows?

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan is a desert — very hot in summer. Thick mud walls keep the house cool during the hot day and warm during the cool night. Small windows keep the hot, dusty air out. The courtyard allows air to circulate.

Question 4

Why are houses in Kashmir made of wood with sloping roofs?

Accepted Answer

Wood is a warm material — it helps keep the house warm in the cold Kashmiri winter. Sloping roofs allow snow to slide off instead of piling up — if snow collects on a flat roof, it can become very heavy and cause the roof to collapse.

Question 5

Why are stilt houses built in Assam? Explain how they help during floods.

Accepted Answer

Stilt houses are built on tall bamboo or wooden poles (stilts) in Assam because this region experiences heavy rainfall and rivers flood regularly. During floods, water flows underneath the house instead of into it — the living area stays dry and safe. Stilt houses also protect from wild animals and snakes that may come with flood water.

Practice — A House Like This

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