The natural structure of the mountains further contributed to the floods, with slopes as steep as 60 percent grade in some areas.

What's more, the extremely decentralized structure of the system contributes to malfeasance or just careless spending.

Other structures also contribute to the school's historic nature.

"We have to insure that such structures are appropriate and contribute to the general campus environment."

The structures contribute to the fact that Japan has one of the lowest crime rates in the world, some law-enforcement experts say.

Anatomical structures located in the brain contribute to personality traits.

The economic structure of the airline industry may contribute to airline bankruptcies as well.

The other structure, an ornamental pond, was added more recently and does not contribute.

Other structures also contribute to the site's architecture.

Several other buildings and structures contribute to the ensemble.