Question

What was one of the main benefits to the use of the icebox for cooling food?

source of cold water

easier to prepare food

slowed microbial growth in food

allowed people to store food for a few days in homes

Answer 1

The correct answer is allowed people to store food for a few days in homes.

Imagine if you didn't have a refrigerator or freeer and bought some meat. It would rot in a day or two. 

Answer 2

allowed people to store food in their house for a few days