6 Questions
Before the invention of air conditioning, where did people in the past live to keep cool?
In caves deep inside the mountains
How did people in Ancient Egypt keep their homes cool during the hot weather?
By constructing homes with mud walls from the Nile River
Why were the windows of houses in Ancient Egypt built high up?
To allow heat to escape during the day and cool air to come in at night
What is one energy-saving tip mentioned in the text for using air conditioning?
Ensuring the air conditioner is clean
Why do people no longer need to worry about summer heat with modern air conditioning?
Because air conditioning effectively cools indoor spaces
What was a common way for people in Ancient Egypt to save money on cooling their homes?
Constructing houses with mud walls from the Nile River
Learn about how people kept cool before the invention of air conditioning, including living in caves and other methods of staying cool. Discover the ways people adapted to hot weather in the past.
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