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..... stop floods, just like the levees on the Mississippi.

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What are the name of the earthen walls built along a river to protect from floods?

Levees, dikes.


How did the ancient Chinese prevent flooding?

The Chinese have built dams to prevent flooding.


What country is known for dikes?

The Netherlands (The Dutch built the dikes):-)


What are the types of dikes?

The two main types of dikes are igneous dikes, which form when magma is forced into fractures in rocks and then solidifies, and coastal dikes, which are man-made structures built along coastlines to protect against flooding and erosion.


Why did the sumerians built dikes?

because they need to built it to live in it


Who built dikes?

Dikes are built by engineers and construction workers to prevent flooding by controlling the flow of water in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. The construction of dikes requires careful planning, engineering expertise, and maintenance to ensure they remain stable and effective in protecting against flooding.


How do Chinese people harvest rice?

* The Chinese built dikes to control the annual flooding. * Due to the lack of mannure farmers often used human waste for fertiliser.


Building of dikes can reduce soil erosion?

Because dikes are built at the edge of the ricefields to stop the water from carrying the soft soil away


What keeps the lowlands in the netherland from flooding?

Dikes, mills and many villages are built on terps.


What does the last name Friesen mean?

Friesen- People who built dikes and dams in Friesland =) Hope this helps :)


How did the ancient Chinese prevent flooding and how did they prevent droughts?

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What is the definition of dikes?

Dikes are long, low walls or embankments built to prevent flooding by controlling the flow of water in rivers, streams, or coastal areas. They are typically constructed from soil, rock, concrete, or other materials to create a barrier that redirects water away from populated areas.