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The areas of the Netherlands that were once under water and now are land are called "polders". These are protected from being flooded with seawater by a system of dikes, canals, and windmills. There is a saying in the Netherlands that "God made the earth, but the Dutch made the Netherlands". Many people in the Netherlands live on land that is younger than they are.
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Low land that has been drained of water and is surrounded by dikes is called what?
That land is called a polder. Polders are created by draining water from low-lying areas, typically with the help of dikes and pumps. They are common in countries with extensive low-lying areas like the Netherlands.
What is an elevated boundary between areas that are drained by different river system?
It's called a divide.
What is sewage system?
A sewage system is the method used to get rid of household toilet waste. Many homes are drained out to the main sewer pipe under the streets, then pumped to local sewage and purification stations run by the township. -In rural and farming areas most homes are served by a private septic tank in which the sewage settles and is aerobically consumed, while waste water is drained or pumped to a 'septic field' where it gradually soaks into the soil.
What are the areas of land in Netherlands that have been reclaimed from below sea level called?
polders
What country has benefited from polders?
The Netherlands has benefited from polders. Polders are low-lying areas of land that are enclosed by dykes and drained of water through a system of pumps and canals, allowing the Dutch to reclaim land from the sea for agriculture and development.
What is an elevated boundary between areas that are drained by different river systems They range in height from a slight rise in the land to the crest of a mountain?
Its called the watershed.
What is an elevated bountry between areas that are drained by different river systems?
deracure
How does a polder work?
A polder is a low-lying tract of land enclosed by dikes that are used to keep out the sea or river and prevent flooding. The water within the polder is pumped out to create dry land that can be used for agriculture or housing. Polders are common in areas with high water levels, such as the Netherlands.
What best describes a watershed?
It is an area of land that is drained by a river. It is also a ridge or elevated area of land that divides two areas of land that are drained by two river systems.
Why are dams made?
Dams are typically built to retain water. Some manage or prevent water flow into certain areas (dikes). Dams are also built to be used for hydropower/pumped-storage hydroelectricity to provide energy.
Blood from the face and scalp is drained by the what?
The blood from the face and scalp is drained by the external jugular vein. This vein is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart from the head, face, and neck areas.
What are the polderlands?
Polderlands are low-lying areas in the Netherlands that have been drained by a system of dikes and canals to reclaim land from the sea. These areas are used for agriculture and are characterized by their flat, fertile terrain. Polderlands are an important part of Dutch landscape and are well-known for their windmills and tulip fields.
