Setenil Rock Homes, Spain: The Town Made from Rocks

Setenil Rock Homes, Spain: The Town Made from Rocks

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Arts, Architecture, Life Skills, Engineering

11th Grade - University

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The video explores a unique town where homes are sculpted into rocky landscapes, utilizing natural formations as roofs and walls. The rock, a type of sandstone, is soft enough to be worked with but not crystallized. The town's population has decreased over time, with most residents inheriting homes from ancestors. The homes maintain a stable temperature despite external climate changes, showcasing remarkable infrastructure.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unique feature of the town's architecture?

Houses are made entirely of wood.

Houses are sculpted into the stone walls.

Houses are built on top of each other.

Houses are floating on water.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of rock is found in the region?

Granite

Limestone

Cancerous sandstone

Marble

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the rock in the region suitable for building?

It is very hard and durable.

It is waterproof.

It is soft enough to work with.

It is lightweight.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the town's population changed over time?

It has fluctuated wildly.

It has decreased.

It has remained the same.

It has increased significantly.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current population of the town?

About 6000 inhabitants

About 1000 inhabitants

About 2950 inhabitants

About 5000 inhabitants

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a benefit of the town's unique architecture?

It allows for easy expansion.

It maintains a constant temperature inside.

It is resistant to earthquakes.

It is easy to modernize.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the temperature variation inside the homes compared to outside?

It varies by 5 degrees.

It varies by 10 degrees.

It remains constant regardless of outside changes.

It varies by 20 degrees.