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The dutch built earthen walls to reclaim land from sea such walls were called?
These walls are called dykes or dams. (dijken in Dutch)
Why do japan reclaim land from the sea?
they reclaim land from the sea so that they have more land to build on and so that it makes japan flatter with the land its using to reclaim the land which also gives them more space to build on.
What land did the Netherlands reclaim from?
They reclaimed it from the North Sea, not land.
What country is known as the lowlands?
The Netherlands is known as the lowlands because a large part of the country is located below sea level. The Dutch have created an extensive system of dikes and canals to protect their land from flooding and to reclaim land from the sea.
What are the man made features of holland?
Dykes built to help reclaim land from the sea.
What did the dutch have trouble with?
he North Sea and land below sea level
What is the dutch word for land reclaimed by the sea?
ondergelopen grond
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 the land in the netherlands created from the sea?
The dutch province of Flevoland was reclaimed from the 'Zuiderzee' (South Sea).
The Spanish started the Reconquista to reclaim land from the?
The Spanish started the Reconquista to reclaim the land from the Muslims.
Why did the Dutch create polders?
The Dutch created polders to reclaim and manage land from the sea and marshy areas for agriculture and habitation. By constructing dikes and drainage systems, they could control water levels, protect land from flooding, and improve agricultural productivity. This innovative land reclamation technique allowed the Netherlands to expand its usable territory and sustain its growing population. Additionally, it helped the Dutch develop expertise in water management, which has become a crucial aspect of their national identity.
What do the dutch call their area of land reclaimed from the sea?
The Dutch call their area of land reclaimed from the sea "polders." These are low-lying lands enclosed by dikes where water is drained to create arable land. Polders are a notable feature of the Dutch landscape and have helped expand their habitable territory.
