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What is an Aquaduct?

   A big city needs a lot of water.  Some cities are near big lakes or rivers.  They find it easy to get enough water.  The lakes or reservoirs upon which a city depends for water are many miles from the city.  Then aqueduct must be built.  The word “aqueduct” comes from two Latin words …

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