Fountain

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the origin of name?Derived from the Latin word 'fons' (genitive 'fontis'), meaning source or spring
2. What is the key principle (historical)?Gravity-fed systems requiring elevated water sources
3. What is a fountain and where does the word come from?A fountain is a water feature that sprays water. The word comes from the Latin word "fons," which means source or spring.
4. How did fountains start as a way to get water?In ancient times fountains were part of city water systems. They drew water from springs or aqueducts to give people drinking water.

Aqueduct: An artificial channel or conduit constructed to convey water, often over significant distances and terrain.
Hydraulic Engineering: The branch of engineering dealing with the motion and control of liquids, particularly water.
Gravity Feed: A system where water flows naturally downwards due to gravitational force from a higher source.
Choreography (Fountain): The programmed sequence and movement of water jets, lights, and sound in a fountain display.