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HOUSES IN DIFFERENT CLIMATIC REGIONS

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a. Houses in every region is determined by climatic conditions
b. For example, Houses in Punjab have flat roof as it helps to generate heat, and also helps to collect water at the time of rain, which can be used for rain water harvesting.
c. In Kerala, there are slanting roofs, as this region experiences heavy rainfall and water flows off the roof.
d. Houses in north east part of India , are built on stilts, as the region receives heavy rainfall throughout the year,Stilts allow free flow of water to ensure that houses are not flooded,
e.  Further, in  extreme cold regions, people build igloos
f. In forest and cold regions, houses are made up of wood.
g. Mud and clay houses are found in dry and hot regions


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  1. Some region such as Arctic region and Polar Region are completely covered with snow and are extremely cold. People in that region built house by using block of snow generally in the form dome shape.
  2. In cold and forested region people build wooden houses or log cabins.
  3. Mud are used with material such as straw, sticks etc. to construct the house. People living in hot and dry climates built mud houses.
  4. People living in hot and wet climate of Africa used to build huts. They use grass, leaves and vines which are found in plenty in that region. These types of houses are built in villages. Mud wall and straw roof keeps house cool in summer.
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