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Q: What is the dike system in the Netherlands called?
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What sea wall in the Netherlands starts with a d?

It is called a dike, and theres not just one in the Netherlands, there are many. And they make sure the Netherlands will not have trouble with floods (since there aren't any mountains in the Netherlands and its below sea level.)


What is a Dyke system?

The word in waterway control can be written as dyke or dike. In the US, we use dike. A dike or dikes are a system of levees that control the level of water in a river or other waterway. Dikes control the height and flow of water beyond the point of the dike. When more than one dike exists, the plan can be called a Dike System or System of Dikes.


What is a raised area of earth designed to hold back floodwaters?

It is called a "levee". A synonym (from the Netherlands) is "dike".


What is Magma hardened in a horizontal crack?

magma squeezed into a vertical crack is called a dike.


What is magma that squeezes into a vertical crack and then hardens?

It is called a dike.


Takes place when magma intrudes rock?

It is called a dyke or dike, and could also be referred to as a discordant igneous intrusion.


What did the Romans call the Netherlands?

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How do i get my dike to grow bigger?

How do I get a bigger dike


Where is the Dike Public Library in Dike located?

The address of the Dike Public Library is: 133 E Elder, Dike, 50624 0912


What are the types of dikes?

sheeted dike, radial dike, ring dike, cone sheet


Does a dike form when magma forces itself between rock layers and hardens?

No, when magma forces itself BETWEEN rock layers it is called a sill. When the magma cuts THROUGH rock layers it is called a dike.


How tall is Dike?

Dike is 165 cm.