Environment & Ecology · Environmental Studies
The Eskimos make their houses, known as 'igloos', from ice. What is the main scientific reason for this?
- 1Ice is available free of cost, making it highly economical.
- 2The air trapped between the ice blocks prevents the inside heat from escaping.✓
- 3Ice completely blocks external cold air and moisture from entering.
- 4Only ice is available in polar regions.
Correct answer
The air trapped between the ice blocks prevents the inside heat from escaping.
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