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A dike:
1. an embankment for controlling or holding back the water of the sea or a river
2. a ditch
3. a bank of earth formed of material being excavated
4. a causeway
5. a low wall or fence, especially of earth or stone, for dividing or enclosing land
If any of those seems right, just add the river part to it and you got your little definition of River Dike. Hoped I could help.
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What are the name of the earthen walls built along a river to protect from floods?
Levees, dikes.
Why did the Chinese built dikes in the bank of Huang?
The Chinese built dikes along the banks of the Huang He (Yellow River) primarily to control flooding, which posed a significant threat to agricultural land and human settlements. These dikes helped manage the river's unpredictable behavior, protecting crops and communities from the devastating effects of seasonal floods. Additionally, the dikes facilitated irrigation, allowing for more effective water management and improved agricultural productivity in the region.
What did the Sumerians use to control the twin rivers?
The sumerians used dikes and ditches.
What is it called when dikes and sills are formed?
Dikes and sills are intrusions.
What country is known for dikes?
The Netherlands (The Dutch built the dikes):-)
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 country is famous for windmills and dikes?
Netherlands invented Dikes & Windmills
Why did Aztecs in tenochtitlan need dikes?
They needed dikes to control flooding.
How are sills and dikes arranged in relation to the surrounding rocks?
Igneous rock makes dikes and sills. Basalt or Diabese Dikes are actually usually composed of dolerite.
What was the dikes used for?
Dikes were used in china and all over the world for controlling floods
What rises from the earth to form dikes and sills?
Magma rises from the earth to form dikes and sills
What are the benefits of levees and dikes?
Dikes and levees prevent flooding by forming a barrier against rising waters.
