Aqueducts

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Aqueducts

An Aqueduct (pronounced: /ˈakwɪdʌkt/) is a watercourse constructed to convey water. In a narrower sense, aqueducts are structures that transport water from a source to a distribution point far away.

Etymology

The term "Aqueduct" comes from the Latin words "aqua" meaning water, and "ducere" meaning to lead. Thus, an aqueduct is something that leads water.

History

Aqueducts were used in ancient civilizations, such as the Romans and the Greeks, to supply cities with fresh water. The most famous Roman aqueducts include the Pont du Gard in France and the Aqueduct of Segovia in Spain.

Types of Aqueducts

There are two main types of aqueducts: bridge aqueducts and tunnel aqueducts. Bridge Aqueducts are structures that carry a water channel across a valley or other gap. Tunnel Aqueducts, on the other hand, are tunnels dug through hills or mountains to transport water.

Related Terms

  • Hydrology: The science that deals with the properties, distribution, and circulation of water.
  • Irrigation: The artificial application of water to land to assist in the production of crops.
  • Reservoir: A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
  • Canal: An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.
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