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How does terracing effectively turn very steep and mountainous areas into arable land?
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Why is farming in mountainous areas so difficult without terracing?
The excess water can directly out flow downwards to another step of land and so on which prevents the soil erosion or any landslides. Hence being safe, it is commonly used on the steep hills
Where are all the avalanches in the world?
Avalanches ocur in mountainous areas.
What are the small glaciers that exist in high mountainous areas?
mountain glaciers
What would you find if you compare climates in mountainous regions and lowland areas at the same latitude?
The mountainous area is cooler that the lowland area.
What is the natural boundary separating the states hilly and mountainous areas from the coastal plain areas?
the fall line. at least for nc it is.
Why is farming in mountainous areas so difficult without terracing?
The excess water can directly out flow downwards to another step of land and so on which prevents the soil erosion or any landslides. Hence being safe, it is commonly used on the steep hills
Do brown bears not live in mountainous areas?
Not exactly. Most of Alaska is covered in mountainous areas, but there are some in tundra that brown bears can be found roaming on. But the majority of the brown bear population is found in mountainous areas.
The building of level areas into the sides of steep hills to grow crops is called?
Terracing.
What parts of the world do sheep live in?
In arable agricultural areas.
Where is it mountainous?
In the USA, there are several mountainous areas. For example, Nevada is known as the most mountainous state. In second place is the state of Alaska.
What is the climate of high mountainous areas?
cooler
What is Climate of high mountainous areas?
cooler
Method of building level-topped areas onto the sides of steep hills or mountains so that crops can be grown?
Building level areas for farming in the mountains is called terracing. The Inca were masters of this technique, and the terraces are still used today.
Describe the practice of terracing and how it can help to reduce soil erosion?
Terracing is a type of farming on steep slops, flat areas kinda like steps are cut into the slop. Crops are grown in the flat areas. it helps reduce soil erosion by reducing runoff
Describe the practice of terracing and how it help to reduce soil erosion?
Terracing is a type of farming on steep slops, flat areas kinda like steps are cut into the slop. Crops are grown in the flat areas. it helps reduce soil erosion by reducing runoff
How does erosion affect mountainous areas?
Erosion affects mountainous areas because erosion may flatten one area of our planet, but other areas rise to keep a balance. Hope this helps.
What do the areas which have alpine have in common?
they are located in mountainous regions
