13. Heatwaves: Can we adapt?

What does sweat do for the human body?

• Warms the skin
• Protects from sunburn
• Cools the body
• Blocks sunlight

Why is cooling houses important in hot countries?

• To save money
• To increase humidity
• Because high heat affects health and sleep
• To reduce lighting use

What is 'jaali'?

• A tall house
• A water spray system
• A honeycomb window pattern
• A thick roof

What is ventilation?

• Movement of cold air only
• Movement of fresh air
• Turning on a fan
• Opening a fridge

What is a power cut?

• A rise in electricity
• A device malfunction
• An interruption in electricity supply
• A new electricity plan

What is a daily wage earner?

• Someone paid yearly
• Someone paid weekly
• Someone paid daily for work
• A business owner

Why do some Indian houses get very hot?

• Painted in dark colors
• Built under trees
• Made with tin roofs and no windows
• Built in rivers

How much can white paint reduce indoor temperature?

• 1 degree
• 2 degrees
• 4 degrees
• 10 degrees

What does it mean to subsidise something?

• Sell it free
• Ban it
• Pay part of its cost
• Raise its price

What is a slum?

• A rich neighborhood
• A shopping mall
• A poor, crowded area
• A village