View of the community of Huamantaga in the central Andes, where the water-harvesting system is located.
Words in This Story
divert – v. to change the direction or use of something
reservoir – n. a usually man-made lake used to store water for use in people’s homes, businesses and other places
indigenous – adj. describing ethnic groups who are the original settlers to a specific region
canal – n. a long narrow place that is filled with water and was created by people
dye – n. a substance used for changing the color of something
actually – adv. used to refer to something that is true or real
evaluation – n. o judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way
potential – n. a quality that something has that can be developed to make it better
Kerry Hensley wrote this story for VOA News. Alice Bryant adapted it for Learning English.