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The Intricate System of Dikes and Dykes in the Netherlands
Contributed by: Cohen
  • 1. What body of water poses the greatest threat of flooding to the Netherlands?
A) North Sea
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Baltic Sea
D) Mediterranean Sea
  • 2. What are polders?
A) Traditional Dutch dance
B) Land reclaimed from the sea
C) Government buildings
D) Local cuisine
  • 3. Which city in the Netherlands is renowned for its innovative water management solutions?
A) Hague
B) Utrecht
C) Rotterdam
D) Amsterdam
  • 4. Which major river flows through the Netherlands and plays a role in the country's water management?
A) Mississippi
B) Nile
C) Rhine
D) Amazon
  • 5. Which province in the Netherlands is known for its historic windmills and water management heritage?
A) Zeeland
B) Groningen
C) Limburg
D) North Holland
  • 6. What material are most Dutch dikes made of?
A) Concrete
B) Clay
C) Wood
D) Steel
  • 7. Which Dutch water management infrastructure project was completed in 1932 and provided protection against storm surges?
A) Van Gogh Museum
B) Zaanse Schans
C) Keukenhof
D) Afsluitdijk
  • 8. Which Dutch city is known as the 'Venice of the North' due to its canal system and dikes?
A) Amsterdam
B) The Hague
C) Utrecht
D) Rotterdam
  • 9. Which famous Dutch painter created a series of works depicting windmills, many of which were used for water management?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Rembrandt
C) Johannes Vermeer
D) Hieronymus Bosch
  • 10. What is the primary purpose of the dikes and dykes in the Netherlands?
A) Transportation infrastructure
B) Tourism development
C) Flood protection
D) Agricultural irrigation
  • 11. How does the Dutch 'Room for the River' program contribute to water management?
A) Building skyscrapers
B) Creating more space for river flooding
C) Developing beach resorts
D) Building underground reservoirs
  • 12. What is the name of the famous Dutch barrier that protects against storm surges?
A) Delta Works
B) Windmills of Kinderdijk
C) Keukenhof Gardens
D) Anne Frank House
  • 13. How do Dutch cities incorporate water in urban planning for flood resilience?
A) Creating water plazas and green roofs
B) Banning water use
C) Building skyscrapers
D) Developing desalination plants
  • 14. Why are the Wadden Islands important in the Dutch water system?
A) Oil drilling sites
B) Farming centers
C) Protecting the mainland from storm surges
D) Tourist attractions
  • 15. Why are windmills historically significant in Dutch water management?
A) Navigation guidance for ships
B) Protected against thunderstorms
C) Provided electricity
D) Used to pump water out of low-lying areas
  • 16. What is the function of a 'weir' in Dutch water management?
A) Regulate water flow in rivers
B) Climate control
C) Tourist attraction
D) Fish farming
  • 17. Which organization in the Netherlands oversees water management and flood protection?
A) Heineken Brewery
B) Philips Electronics
C) Rijkswaterstaat
D) KLM Airlines
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