NetherlandsGeschiedenis en geografie 10 · History and geography
In 1953 there was a big flood in the south-west of the Netherlands. Many people died. What did the Netherlands do after that?
In the exam (Dutch)
In 1953 was er een grote overstroming in het zuidwesten van Nederland. Veel mensen stierven. Wat deed Nederland daarna?
- aThe Netherlands built large dams and dikes: the Delta Works.Nederland bouwde grote dammen en dijken: de Deltawerken.Correct answer
- bThe Netherlands stopped building dikes everywhere.Nederland stopte overal met het bouwen van dijken.
- cThe Netherlands left the area empty and built nothing there any more.Nederland liet het gebied leeg en bouwde er niets meer.
Why?
After the flood disaster of 1953 (watersnoodramp), the Netherlands built the Delta Works (Deltawerken). These dams and storm surge barriers protect the country against the sea.
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