Why do woolen clothes keep us warm?

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A they produce heat
B they trap air
C they are thick only
D they reflect sunlight

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Answer: B. they trap air

Woollen clothes do not make heat themselves. Their fibres trap air, and air is a poor conductor of heat, so our body heat stays in and we feel warm.

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