Water Management in the Netherlands

What is the primary focus of the Delta Works project?

• Protecting against floods further inland

• Creating reservoirs and habitats for wildlife

• Holding back ocean storms

• Relocating farms and dikes

Which city in the Netherlands is almost entirely below sea level?

• Rotterdam

• Amsterdam

• The Hague

• Utrecht

What is the purpose of the green roofs in newer districts of Rotterdam?

• To store rainwater

• To provide additional living space

• To generate solar power

• To create water storage facilities

What is the Room for the River plan in the Netherlands?

• A plan to relocate farms and dikes away from the shore

• A plan to create reservoirs and habitats for wildlife

• A plan to protect densely populated older districts with traditional dikes

• A plan to decrease flood risk by allowing water to collect in floodplains

What is the main reason for the Netherlands' focus on water management?

• The country lies along the delta of three major European rivers

• The country has a long history of flooding

• The country is below sea level

• The country is threatened by rising sea levels caused by climate change

What was the aim of the Delta Commission after the storms of 1953?

• To reduce the annual odds of flooding below 1 in 10,000

• To protect the entire southwestern region

• To establish water boards for flood protection

• To dam the flood-prone estuaries