Fast Facts about Igloos

By Charllet and Dela

1. Igloo means home.

2. It's shaped like a dome. It has more space. There is no post, they're strong and don't need walls.

3. It's built in a spiral shape using  Snowblocks. There is only one room. It is like an upside down bowl.

4. It takes about 2 hours to build. Igloos are warm so Inuit could live\survive if they were hunting.

5. Igloos are made in Nunavut. Igloos are still built today.

Last Updated: November 26, 2007
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