Why are polders important to the netherlands? a.) they hold back the north sea to prevent it from flooding the country b.) they have increased the land area of the country c.) they keep most of the country’s waterways closed off to prevent flooding d.) they are used to return some of the farms to wetlands e.) they drain seawater and divert into canals

Polders are important for the Netherlands because they hold back the North Sea to prevent it from flooding the country.

Explanation:

1. 1996: rash of chapel burglaries incorporate one to fund excursions to cape cod. - in 1996, a lutheran treasurer in cheshire, connecticut was charged with stealing that mainly included hotel excursions and vacations on cape cod and in vermont.

2. the story in the new york  times started: - lutheran treasurer in connecticut blamed for taking from the church. a previous treasurer of the lutheran churches overseeing body in new england was captured yesterday on charges that he stole $800,000 from the congregation, that included hotel outings and summer homes on cape cod and in vermont.