USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the definition of ‘earthwork’?
A
An ancient symbol of peace.
B
A soldier who serves for pay in the military of a foreign nation.
C
A person who is in control of all the armed forces of a nation.
D
A wall made of earth or stone.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -: an embankment or other construction made of earth. especially : one used as a field fortification. : the operations connected with excavations and embankments of earth. 3. : a work of art consisting of a portion of land modified by an artist.

Detailed explanation-2: -In archaeology, earthworks are artificial changes in land level, typically made from piles of artificially placed or sculpted rocks and soil. Earthworks can themselves be archaeological features, or they can show features beneath the surface.

Detailed explanation-3: -Earthworks are engineering works carried out in and with granular soils, i.e. the movement of earth by means of excavation and filling. Earthworks are one of the cornerstones of civil engineering and form the basis for other fields of construction.

Detailed explanation-4: -Art that is made by shaping the land itself or by making forms in the land using natural materials like rocks or tree branches. Earthworks range from subtle, temporary interventions in the landscape to significant, sculptural, lasting alterations made with heavy earth-moving machinery.

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