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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
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