Question

17. An igloo, or snow hut, is a type of shelter built out of snow traditionally used only by the people of Canada's Central Arctic and Greenland's Thule area. Conduct research to find the specific heat capacity values of the materials that igloos are built from. Then explain whether these are an efficient choice for design of a home in colder climates.

Answer 1

Answer is given below:

Explanation:

• Igloo is made with ice. The normal heat of ice is 2108 J / kg K.
• Since ice is a good insulator of heat, it maintains body heat inside the igloo. This causes the temperature to rise from the outside.
• The shape of the dome of the igloo is less resistant to wind.
• It is therefore an effective alternative to home design.