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The Eskimo makes his house i.e. Igloo from ice. What is the reason for this?

A

lce does not allow cold air and water to come inside

B

The air between the ice walls prevents the inside heat from escaping

C

Ice is available free of cost, other material will cost a lot

D

Only ice is available in polar region

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The air between the ice walls prevents the inside heat from escaping
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