Question

    Why are mud houses more thermally comfortable than brick houses?

    A Mud is a good insulator Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Mud is a poor insulator Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Mud is a good conductor of heat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Mud is a poor conductor of heat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Mud's poor conductivity of heat makes mud houses cooler in summer and warmer in winter. This property prevents external heat from entering and internal heat from escaping, thus maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature.

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