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Cities
Pucca houses that are made up of bricks, cement, steel and wood, etc. are

found in cities. Bungalows and multi-storey buildings called flats are
commonly seen in cities.

Cold Regions

Houses in cold regions are usually made of wood.
These houses have sloping roofs so that rain and

snow slide down easily.

Wooden House in
a Hilly Region
Hot Region

In hot regions, the houses usually have thick walls, high
ceilings and flat roofs. Bricks and stones are usually

used to construct such houses. Thick walls and high
ceilings keep the houses cool.
House with a Flat Roof

Rain and Flood-Prone Regions

In areas where it rains a lot, stilt houses are

made. It is a house constructed on a raised
platform which is a few feet above the ground.

Stilt houses also have sloping roofs to allow
rainwater to drain off easily. Stilt House

Houses in Arctic region are made up of snow. These houses are called igloos.

Earthquae - Prone Regions

Wooden houses are made in earthquake-

prone areas. The reason behind this is
that during an earthquake, wooden

houses cause less damage even if they
collapse.
Wooden House

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