Igloos usage statement accurate?

• A. Igloos were permanent homes for the Inupiat.
• B. Igloos were never used by the Inupiat.
• C. Igloos were used by the Inupiat for hunting or short-term shelter.
• D. Igloos were invented by Europeans.

Answer: (C)

Igloos are shelters built from snow designed for temporary use in the Arctic. They shine as practical, quickly constructed homes for hunting trips or short-term stays, using a dome shape and an entrance tunnel to trap heat and shed wind. Because they are portable and made from readily available snow, they were not typical permanent dwellings for Inupiat communities. Also, they were developed by Inuit cultures long before Europeans arrived, not invented by them. In many regions, other long-term structures served as permanent homes, while igloos filled the need for flexible, short-term shelter during hunts or travel.