16 Questions
What technology did people long ago use to heat their homes in Saskatchewan?
Wood stoves
What is the modern alternative to wood stoves for heating homes in cold Saskatchewan winters?
Furnaces
In the past, what was used to keep food cool before modern refrigerators?
Iceboxes
What technology helps us clear snow more easily and quickly today?
Snowblowers
What was the main purpose of thick insulation in older homes?
To keep warmth inside during cold winters
What was a common method of heating homes in the past that was bad for the environment?
Coal heating
What technology do we use today to keep our food cold and fresh in our homes?
Refrigerators
What did people in the past use to clear snow from driveways and paths before the invention of snowblowers?
Manual snow shovels
What was a common method of heating homes in the past that involved burning wood?
Wood stoves
What technology is used today to efficiently heat homes in cold Saskatchewan winters without the need for constantly adding wood?
Furnaces
What did people use in the past to keep food cool before the invention of modern refrigerators?
Iceboxes
What was the main purpose of thick insulation in older homes?
To keep the warmth inside during cold winters
What technology is used today to help clear snow more easily and quickly compared to manual shoveling?
Snowblowers
What was a common method of heating homes in the past that was harmful to the environment due to pollution?
Coal heating
What type of windows are used today to keep homes warm by preventing heat from escaping?
Energy-efficient windows
What technology did older homes have to help keep warmth inside during cold winters?
Thick insulation
Explore the past and present technologies that have been used to withstand the harsh Saskatchewan climate, from wood stoves to modern furnaces. Learn how people historically kept warm and preserved food in cold winters.
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