Igloos Flashcards
(11 cards)
Inuit people often make their homes out of?
Snow.
How are igloos built?
Blocks of snow are laid out in a circle and spiralled up until the king block (which means top block) closes the domed roof.
An igloo can be built by two people in how many hours?
In a few hours.
Why are curved igloo walls stronger than straight igloo walls?
The curved walls are stronger against the wind.
The inside of an igloo is…?
Very warm and cozy.
How would the Inuits keep cold winds out of the igloos?
The Inuits would hold an oil lamp up to the inside walls to melt the snow slightly. They would use that melted snow to fill the cracks. It would then freeze again quickly and make a solid barrier. This would. It allow any wind to blow through the cracks.
What would the walls and floor of the igloos be covered with?
They would be covered with animal hides and fur.
Why were there raised platforms inside of the igloos?
Raised platforms were used for working, eating and sleeping.
How were the entrances of the igloos made?
Entrances were often a tunnel, to keep out cold winds.
What was hung in the doorways of the entrances?
Animal hides were hung in the door, to keep the warm in and cold out.
Winter lasts for how manny months a year?
Winter lasts for 10 months.
