Homes Adapted to Climates Quiz

What is an adobe home made of?

• Plastic and glass

• Earth and straw

• Wood and metal

• Brick and cement

Which country has homes built on stilts?

• Switzerland

• Vietnam

• Tunisia

• New Mexico

What do the homes in Kenya need to be?

• Heavy

• Waterproof

• Colorful

• Tall

What is a common feature of Swiss chalets?

• Wooden walls

• Sloped roofs

• Flat roofs

• Brick walls

Where do some people in Tunisia live to stay cool?

• Underground

• On boats

• In trees

• In caves

What do many homes in Australia have to keep cool?

• Fireplaces

• Attics

• Basements

• Air conditioning

What material do the Maasai tribe use to build their homes?

• Glass

• Twigs and mud

• Bricks

• Concrete

How high can the Korowai tribe's tree houses reach?

• 90 feet

• 70 feet

• 50 feet

• 30 feet

What do people in busy cities like London live on?

• Boats

• Houses

• Skyscrapers

• Caves

What is the main purpose of adobe homes' thick walls?

• To keep cold in and heat out

• To look nice

• To store food

• To hold water