alleryWhy does the inside of an igloo stay warmer than the outside air?
AAir pockets in snow insulate
BSnow produces heat itself
CSnow reflects all cold away
DSnow soaks up the wind
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Air pockets in snow insulate
1. Snow holds many tiny air pockets.
2. Trapped air is a poor conductor, so snow acts as an insulator.
3. Snow does not make heat, and it does not reflect cold or soak up wind.
_Source: Wikipedia, Igloo, lead section_
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