I WONDER - What Is An Igloo?

Igloos, or snow houses, are dome-shaped structures made from compacted snow blocks, primarily found in Arctic regions inhabited by the Inuit. These blocks are arranged in a spiral pattern with a small entrance to block cold winds. Snow's insulating properties allow igloos to maintain a warm interior, making them ideal temporary shelters for hunters and travelers in cold environments.

What is the primary material used in the construction of igloos?

• Wood

• Stone

• Ice

• Compacted snow blocks

Which people are traditionally associated with the construction of igloos?

• Maasai

• Inuit

• Aboriginal Australians

• Mongolians

How are the snow blocks arranged during the construction of an igloo?

• In a straight line

• In a circular pattern

• Randomly

• In a spiral pattern

What feature of igloos helps in blocking cold winds?

• Small entrance tunnel

• Flat roof

• High ceiling

• Thick walls

Why are igloos considered ideal temporary shelters in icy environments?

• They are easy to build

• They are portable

• They maintain a warm temperature inside

• They are colorful