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BrickBuilding and living (2)

1. What can be made of brick?Apartment blocks, bridges, watch towers, chimneys and other con-structions

2. Which ancient culture used brick?The Romans

3. Which natural material is brick made of?Clay

4. Who builds walls using brick and mortar?A bricklayer

5. What other word can be used for brick factory?Brickworks

6. At what temperature is brick baked?At 1'000 degrees Celsius

7. What word is used for bricks covering roofs?Tiles

8. What drawback do brick buildings have?They are not earthquake proof.

9. How can old bricks be reused?To fill up pits

10. What advantages does brick have?Brick is an ecological, local raw material. Brick buildings can easily be demolished and disposed of. Brick stores heat well, which creates a comfortable living space.

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