It is the science of water in motion and the interactions between the environment and water.
ARCHEMEDES’ SCREW
A screw first used by the Greek to elevate water
BARAY
An artificial body of water typically used in Khmer architecture
AQUEDUCT
A structure used to lead water to far-away places that was first used by the Romans
CISTERN
A tank that holds water
RESERVOIR
A natural/artificial lake that holds a water supply
LEVEE
An embarkment used to prevent the flooding of rivers
DIKE
An embankment used to control or hold back the waters of the sea or a river
DAM
A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply.
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