What is terrace farming?

Answer 1

Terrace farming is when farming is done on manmade terraces that have been built into slopes.

When humans transform a slope into a series of flat surfaces, they form terraces. Crops are then grown on these flat surfaces rather than on the slope, preventing crops from sliding down the slope over time. The image below is of rice paddies grown on terraces.

By building these terraces, water flows down and accumulates in each terrace. If the terraces did not exist, rainfall and water would flow from higher elevations down the hill/mountain, carrying important soil and nutrients with it. Building terraces prevents this from happening.

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Answer 2

Clara Addison

Terrace farming is a method of farming that involves cutting flat areas into hillsides or mountainsides to create terraces, which are like steps or platforms. These terraces help to reduce soil erosion by slowing down the flow of water and preventing it from washing away the soil. They also help to conserve water by trapping rainfall and allowing it to soak into the soil more effectively. Terrace farming has been used for centuries in various parts of the world, particularly in hilly or mountainous regions where flat land for farming is scarce.

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