Houses Around the World

People often have houses to fit the weather where they live.

• Yes

• No

People who live in hot and dry places build homes:

• To keep them dry.

• To keep them cool.

People use the following materials to keep houses cool. Check all that apply.

• Rocks

• Mud

• Sticks

• Metal

A house build under the ground helps to stop hot air from coming inside. This keeps the inside of the house

A house built for the snow often has a ____________________ roof.

• Flat

• Round

• Slanted

People who live near water need to build their houses __________ the ground to keep them safe and dry.

• off

• on

• in

Some people live on the water. These homes are called __________________ or ________________________.

• Apartments

• Houseboats

• Chalets

• Floating houses

People live in all kinds of houses.

• No

• Yes