Look around at the houses in your neighbourhood. What are the houses made of?
Houses in neighbourhoods can be made of various materials including bricks, cement, concrete, mud, stone, wood, and bamboo.
In cities, houses are often made of bricks, cement, and concrete (skyscrapers).
In rural areas or warm regions, houses may be made of mud, grass, and wood.
Some houses near water bodies may be boat houses made of wood.
Explanation
The chapter mentions different types of houses and materials. Activity 5 shows various house types including tents, skyscrapers, stone houses, and boat houses. The chapter explains that construction materials vary based on region, climate, and availability of resources. Students are encouraged to observe houses in their own neighbourhood.
Solution Steps
Houses are constructed using various materials including bricks, cement, concrete, mud, stone, wood, and bamboo
Urban houses in cities are typically made of bricks, cement, and concrete (skyscrapers)
Rural areas and warm regions use mud, grass, and wood for house construction
Houses near water bodies include boat houses made of wood