Describe the stages followed in the reclamation of land from the sea in Netherlands
Answer Text: - Construction of productive dykes/walls to enclose area to be reclaimed and also to protect the land from getting flooded during high tide.- Ring canals were constructed to carry water from the area to be reclaimed into the sea.- Pumps were installed to pump out water from the area enclosed by dykes.- Reeds were sowed to use up excess water.- Drainage pipes were laid in ditches to drain water from the water table.- The soil was treated with chemicals to lower salinity.- Drained land was flushed with fresh water to remove salt from the soil.
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