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What did the settlers build houses out of because of the lack of wood in the Great Plains?
The settlers built sod houses because of the lack of wood.
What were some pros about living in the Great Plains?
There were sod houses, which kept you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Why did settlers build sod houses?
They built their houses out of sod because trees were scarce in the Great Plains, but the houses also were convenient... however, they were dirty and brought snakes, insects, and (of course) sod. Also, in bad weather, rain could leak through the roof, and sometimes even bring the whole roof down on the family. A sod house also was vulnerable to fires and hail, and could cause conflicts in those conditions.
Did pioneers' use sod to make their homes?
The majority of the homes that were built on prairies were built out of sod.
Is making sod houses an example of using available resources?
YES yes, if sod is a resource in your environment
Where are the lodges covered with sod?
The lodges that are covered with sod are at a Plains Indian lodge
How is sod related to lodge?
I am cool
How sod is related to a lodge?
I am cool
Why did the settelers of the plains build sod houses?
Because it was so hot in the Great Plains region, the pioneers built their homes with sod roofs. Sod still makes a great insulator!
What early native indian's lived in sod in sod houses?
iroquis
Some of the first homes on the plains were built of?
The majority of the homes that were built on prairies were built out of sod.
. Homesteaders on the plains usually built homes of?
sod
What were the major building materials used in the great plains?
Since wood/trees did not grow on the plains wood/lumber had to be brought in or sod was used. Many settlers built sod houses to live in.
What was the common use for sod by settlers in the Great Plains?
To build houses
What facts are about the great plains?
people here built there houses out of sod. the great plains nearly had any rainfall.
Why were farmers who settled in the Great Plains called sodbusters?
The plains were covered with long grass and grass typically grows in sod. When the sod is plowed it leaves large clumps that have to be broken up prior to planting anything. Thus "Sodbusters".
Why did the homesteaders build sod houses?
They simply used materials which were readily available and on treeless plains sod of turf were the easiest material to obtain.
