Question

The photographs depict rural and urban landscapes within the country of the Netherlands.

E. Explain how the technology shown in both photographs affected land-use patterns in the Netherlands.
F. Explain how the cultural landscape shown in one or both of the photographs conveys a local sense of place.

Answer 1

Answer E:

In the first picture we can see a Windmill while in the other picture, we can see an example of Amsterdam' extensive canal system.

Explanation E:

Windmills were historically used in Amsterdam to pump water out of the low lying areas of the country and dump it into rivers. This helped free up acres of land for agriculture use.

The canals in Amsterdam were built for better water and waste management, as well as defense. Extensive canals have also helped transport water inland into the country for more agricultural activities.

Answer F:

The photo of shows a shot of rural Netherlands.

Explanation F:

This is a classic shot of the 'romantic' rural landscape of the country. A single, well maintain windmill, slowly churning around. Next to it, we can see well manicured agriculture land, either for local crops or flowers.

The canal system flows next to this and providing consistent supply of water for local needs.