Satellite images of Amsterdam today show hundreds of canals, dams, and waterways. Which geographic feature in the Netherlands most directly contributes to this?(1 point)

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mountain ranges and lands at high elevations
mountain ranges and lands at high elevations

a permanent layer of frozen dirt
a permanent layer of frozen dirt

access to both the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas
access to both the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas

low-lying coastal lands

Answer 1

The geographic feature in the Netherlands that most directly contributes to the presence of canals, dams, and waterways in Amsterdam is low-lying coastal lands. The country is situated below sea level in many areas, necessitating an extensive system of water management, including canals and other waterways.