Passage: 'The subak is a traditional water-management system used by rice farmers in Bali. Farmers in a subak share water from a common source through a network of canals and tunnels, and they decide together when to plant and when to open the water gates. Ceremonies at water temples connect farming with religious beliefs. In 2012 the cultural landscape of Bali, including the subak system, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.' The word 'network' in the passage most nearly means...
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. a connected system
A network of canals is a system of connected canals.
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