In the Middle Ages large areas of the Netherlands were flooded by the sea. What was the reason?

peat extraction

tectonic movements

rise of the ocean level

building dams over rivers

Most of the areas below sea level are man-made, caused by centuries of extensive and poorly controlled peat extraction, lowering the surface by several meters. Even in flooded areas, peat extraction continued through turf dredging.

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Germany

71%

15%

France

70%

20%

10%

Republic of Ireland

68%

18%

the United Kingdom

50%

16%

28%

the United States

49%

19%

17%

14%

Poland

41%

13%

22%

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the Netherlands

34%

31%

28%

India

25%

12%

50%

12%

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islamic countries were allowed to participate

women were allowed to participate in athletic competitions

Pope had a dispute with the King of Netherlands

Vatican wasn't invited to the games

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Which of the following is the smallest?

the Netherlands

Holland

Benelux

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