History of Land Reclamation in Civil Engineering Construction 2

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What was the main purpose of the Beemster Polder project in the Netherlands?

To construct a new urban area

To establish a nature conservation area

To create new agricultural land and space for residences (correct)

To build a new port for shipping purposes

During which period was land reclamation carried out along the coast of Tokyo Bay?

Edo period (1603–1868)

Meiji period (1868 to 1912) (correct)

Heian period (794–1185)

Showa period (1926–1989)

What was the total area extended for the Praya Reclamation Scheme project in Hong Kong?

80 acres (323,750 m2)

65 acres (260,000 m2) (correct)

50 acres (202,350 m2)

100 acres (404,700 m2)

Which materials were used for the Praya Reclamation Scheme project in Hong Kong?

Materials with a total weight of 3.5 million tonnes Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of land in the Tokyo Bay area has been reclaimed through land reclamation projects?

20% Signup and view all the answers

Which bay includes about 249 square kilometres of reclaimed land area?

Tokyo Bay Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the construction of Changi airport in Singapore?

To alleviate congestion in the existing city airports Signup and view all the answers

How was the new land for building Changi airport in Singapore created?

By reclaiming over 40 million cubic metres of sand from the seabed Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant historical advancement in land reclamation that took place in the 21st century?

The creation of the Palm Islands near Dubai, UAE Signup and view all the answers

What did the development projects in Bahrain since 2001 mainly include?

Reclamation works for various large-scale projects Signup and view all the answers

What were engineers required to overcome during the construction of Kansai International Airport in Japan?

Extremely high risks of earthquakes and typhoons Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose behind the land reclamation off the coast of Doha?

To add land area and coastline for residential and infrastructure development Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Europort's extension?

To accommodate more ships and develop container terminals Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Marina Bay district in Singapore?

It was built from reclaimed land Signup and view all the answers

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