alleryWhy are clay pots fired in a kiln?
ATo soften the clay
BTo harden them for good
CTo dissolve the sand
DTo remove the colour
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To harden them for good
1. Shaped clay is soft and weak.
2. Firing causes permanent changes that harden the ware.
3. Firing does not soften clay, dissolve sand or remove colour.
_Source: Wikipedia, Pottery, Firing_
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