9 Benefits of land reclaimed in the Netherlands
The barrier dam created fresh water lake of Ijssel , to provide water for industrial and domestic use. The lake has shortened the coastline by 320 km hence save fuel and time spent in movement ; the saving earned is used to develop other sectors of the economy. The polder have improved the drainage system thus reduces the work of flooding in the area the use of dykes ,canals , ditches. The reclaimed land has increased arable land which are fertile and are used for crop cultivation and dairy farming. The road connecting the province of North Holland and Friesland has been significantly shortened hence saving of fuel. The degree of soil salinity in the polders has been lowered by the fresh water lake (Ijssel) thus promoting rearing of livestock. Basin during winter thus prevent natural drainage RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10...