DRAGON BACKBONE PUMPBy,Maria & Cameron

WHAT?The dragon Pump is made mostly of wood and some iron.

These characteristics make is an invention.

WHEN?

960-1279Song Dynasty

IMPORTANCE Helped farmers work a lot

quicker and more efficient by helping with irrigation systems.

We are learning about this to know about the importance of irrigation and how it has affected the present

Multiple Choice QuestionThe Dragon backbone pump

was invented during the Song Dynasty. What does a dragon pump do?

A. helps doctors treat bone illnesses

B. helps pump water out of flooded basements

C. allows one man to scoop water from one place and dump it into an irrigation canal

D. automatically pumps arrows through a long pipe