The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as A. Gable roof B. Hip roof C. Gambrel roof D. Mansard roof

Gable roof
Hip roof
Gambrel roof
Mansard roof

The correct answer is: C. Gambrel roof

A gambrel roof is a type of roof that slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side. The lower slope is steeper than the upper slope, and the two slopes are joined by a horizontal ridge. Gambrel roofs are often used on barns and other agricultural buildings, but they can also be found on residential homes.

A gable roof is a type of roof that has two sloping sides that meet at a ridge. Gable roofs are the most common type of roof in the United States.

A hip roof is a type of roof that has four sloping sides that meet at a point at the top. Hip roofs are more common in warm climates than in cold climates.

A mansard roof is a type of roof that has four sloping sides, with the lower two sides being steeper than the upper two sides. Mansard roofs are often used on French-style buildings.