What was the purpose of the blazing beacon in relation to the Silk Road? NEED HELP REALLY REALLY FAST PLZ

The name Dunhuang means “Blazing beacon” and refers to its vital importance for warning of incoming raids from Central Asia into the heart of China. Chinese watchtower on the Silk Road, near Dunhuang.

Explanation:

loess contribute to the flooding of rivers by providing the silt that is washed into rivers and constantly raises the bed of the rivers. this elevation above the surrounding flood plains and dams allow the river to overwhelm the dams and flood thousand of square miles of neighboring flood plains.

answer; i believe its called ; checks   and balances;