Tập
Modern Marvels: Episode 12
Tóm tắt
The technology used to keep your lawn green including the lawnmower, riding movers, sod, astro turf, and sprinklers. The state of the art grass used in the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona. Also: how a company moves big trees, and the science of different types of grasses.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- Modern Marvels
- Mùa
- Mùa 14
- Tập
- Tập 12
- Ngày phát sóng
- 2007-04-12
- Thời lượng
- 44 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 12 là tập 12 trong Season 14 của Modern Marvels. Tập này phát sóng ngày 2007-04-12. Thời lượng là 44 min.
Tập trước / tập sau
Tập 11
Dams - one of man's greatest accomplishments are explored. The history of dams from construction to demolition and their impact on the environment. Beavers and their dams and construction of embankment dams and larger Hydroelectric dams such as Three Gorges, Hoover, and Grand Coulee are explored.
Tập 13
Soldiers, machines, and supplies are only effective if they arrive at the battlefield in time. Explore the history and the technology behind the machines that do the heavy moving in times of war.
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Tập 15
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Tập 16
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Tập 7
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Tập 17
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Tập 6
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