Test: Human Homes That Master the Weather

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What is the main idea of Brunei's water village homes?

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People in Brunei construct stilt houses in water villages to take advantage of breezes and rivers in a tropical climate.

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What type of homes do nomads in Central Asia live in?

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Nomads in Central Asia live in circular tents called gers that are portable and protect them from severe steppe weather.

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How do Brunei's water village homes stay cool?

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Homes are built on stilts above the water to catch sea breezes.

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What is a key feature of homes in Matmata, Tunisia?

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People in Tunisia build underground cave homes that balance desert heat and cold.

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What is a similarity between underground homes and circular homes?

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Both are designed to shield people from the harsh weather conditions where they live.

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What is the purpose of stilt houses in Brunei?

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To take advantage of breezes and rivers in a tropical climate.

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What materials are used to build homes in Matmata, Tunisia?

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Sandstone is used to build underground cave homes.

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Why do nomads in Central Asia move frequently?

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They migrate often to raise herds in grasslands and move between valleys and mountains.

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What is a ger?

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A ger is a circular tent used by nomads in Central Asia that is portable and protects from severe weather.

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How do underground homes help with temperature regulation?

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They balance the extreme heat of the desert with cooler underground temperatures.