Housing & Clothing Quiz

Carlos is getting dressed for a cold winter day. He chooses to wear a thick wool sweater instead of a cotton t-shirt. Why is wool a better choice for staying warm in winter?

1. Wool traps heat close to the body, helping to keep him warm
2. Cotton absorbs water and cools the body, which can make him feel chilly
3. Wool is cheaper than cotton and lasts a long time
4. Cotton lets sweat evaporate, which keeps you cool, even in the cold

Answer: (a) Wool traps heat close to the body, helping to keep him warm

Solve the riddles by choosing correct options: I live where it’s sunny and warm all day, Large windows let in light, curtains keep heat away. Tiled floors stay cool under my feet, What do these things help my house to beat?

1. Make the house pretty
2. Trap heat inside
3. Keep the house cool
4. Stop earthquakes

Answer: (c) Keep the house cool

Match the house type with the material commonly used to build it. House Type Material Used 1 Igloo a Bricks and cement 2 Hut b Cloth and poles 3 Bungalow c Ice blocks 4 Tent d Bamboo and thatch

1. 1 – c, 2 – b, 3 – a, 4 – d
2. 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – d, 4 – c
3. 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – a, 4 – b
4. 1 – d, 2 – c, 3 – b, 4 – a

Answer: (c) 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – a, 4 – b

Nick wants to build a house in an area that often floods. Which of the following materials would NOT be a good choice for building a house in this flood-prone area?

1. Bricks
2. Concrete
3. Cement
4. Bamboo

Answer: (d) Bamboo

If you are designing a house in a place with high humidity, which of the following characteristics should you focus on most?

1. Good insulation to keep the house warm
2. Proper ventilation to avoid moisture build-up and keep the house dry
3. Large windows to let in sunlight all day long
4. Thick curtains to keep the cold outside

Answer: (b) Proper ventilation to avoid moisture build-up and keep the house dry

Fill in the blanks: To construct a house that can withstand earthquakes, we will have to ___1_____ the structure with ____2____ materials that can flex without breaking.

1. 1-build, 2-rigid
2. 1-construct, 2-stiff
3. 1-construct, 2-flexible
4. 1-remove, 2-sturdy

Answer: (c) 1-construct, 2-flexible

An athlete prefers wearing clothes made of synthetic material like polyester during a race. Why might this be helpful?

1. They are itchy and bright in colour
2. They are lighter and dry faster
3. They are very warm
4. They trap sweat

Answer: (b) They are lighter and dry faster

Which of the following best shows a mismatch between house type and region?

1. Stilt house - Built in flood-prone areas.
2. Houseboat - Seen on lakes in colder regin.
3. Igloo - Found in snowy regions of Greenland
4. Lighthouse - Built in crowded cities to manage traffic

Answer: (d) Lighthouse - Built in crowded cities to manage traffic

A family in a snowy mountain region is planning to build a house. Which combination of features would be MOST suitable? A. Use thick walls and sloped roof B. Build the house on stilts C. Use ice bricks or logs for warmth D. Install fans for better ventilation

1. A and B
2. A and D
3. B and D
4. A and C

Answer: (d) A and C

Which of the following statements hold true about natural and man-made fibres? A. Natural fibres are biodegradable and obtained from plants and animals. B. Man-made fibres always absorb more water than natural ones. C. Jute is a natural fibre obtained from the outer covering of a coconut. D. Polyester and nylon are examples of synthetic fibres.

1. A and D only
2. A, B, and C only
3. B and D only
4. A, C, and D only

Answer: (a) A and D only