Floating Houses in the Netherlands
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Which of the following is a solution being considered by the Netherlands to combat rising waters?

  • Moving cities away from the water
  • Building more dams and dikes (correct)
  • Constructing underground tunnels to divert water
  • Increasing the number of trees
  • What are floating houses?

  • Houses that are built on water or in areas that flood, and each structure is able to rise and fall with the water (correct)
  • Houses that are built on the ground but with a moat around them
  • Houses that are built on stilts above the water
  • Houses that are built on the water but cannot move with the water level
  • What do engineers from many countries do in the Netherlands?

  • Visit to enjoy the beaches and water sports
  • Visit to attend music festivals
  • Visit to learn more about the culture and food
  • Visit to learn more about large construction projects to hold back water (correct)
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