alleryWhich snow is best for cutting igloo blocks?
ASoft snow from still air
BWet, melting slush
CLoose falling powder
DWind-blown packed snow
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Wind-blown packed snow
1. Blocks must be strong enough to cut and stack.
2. Wind packs and interlocks the ice crystals.
3. Gently settled snow is too soft to be useful.
_Source: Wikipedia, Igloo, Building methods_
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