What is a ditch?
Q: What is a ditch?
A: A ditch is a small or moderate depression created to channel water.
Q: What is the purpose of a ditch?
A: A ditch can be used for drainage, to drain water from low-lying areas, alongside roadways or fields, or to channel water from a more distant source for plant irrigation.
Q: What is a trench?
A: A trench is a long narrow ditch.
Q: Where are ditches commonly seen?
A: Ditches are commonly seen around farmland, especially in areas that have required drainage, such as The Fens in the UK and the pro-water management The Netherlands.
Q: What hazard can roadside ditches provide?
A: Roadside ditches can provide a hazard to motorists, especially in poor weather conditions.
Q: Can ditches be used as obstacles for horses?
A: Yes, but that is called a ditch obstacle and is separate from the use of ditches for water management.
Q: What is the difference between a ditch and a trench?
A: A ditch can be small or moderate and created for water management, while a trench is a long and narrow ditch.
