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Often the slopes are broken into multiple step like platforms and each one would be planted on.
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Why do people farm on mountain slopes?
Most don't, but it's mainly because they have no choice, either because the growing conditions in the valleys are not suitable, or they don't know that they shouldn't be farming on mountain slopes to begin with.
What is contour farming?
Contour farming is a way of farming on slopes and hills that reduces soil erosion so that the plants on it can grow faster.
What is a group of mountain slopes in one area called?
mountain system
Why are desert areas often found on the inland slopes of coastal mountain?
a cliff
What is the description of a mountain?
It is tall and majestic. The peak normally has snow. It is made of rock with steep slopes.
What is the ancient technique used to grow crops hillsides or mountain slopes?
terrace farming
Why do people farm on mountain slopes?
Most don't, but it's mainly because they have no choice, either because the growing conditions in the valleys are not suitable, or they don't know that they shouldn't be farming on mountain slopes to begin with.
What warms mountain slopes?
The sun
Why mountain are thinly popullated?
Because of harsh climate, less people live in the mountain areas.The slopes are steep, so less land is available for farming.
What is contour farming?
Contour farming is a way of farming on slopes and hills that reduces soil erosion so that the plants on it can grow faster.
What is a group of mountain slopes in one area called?
mountain system
What is it called when a farmer plows across the slopes of hills?
no till farming
What is done to reduce soil erosion on steep slopes?
Contour Farming
Why can olive trees be grown on mountain slopes?
no reason
Why do cities form around hills and ridges?
to use a form of farming, called terraced farming you farm around hills or slopes.
What are curvaceous slopes?
Curvaceous means having an attractively curvy figure. So this could be for a mountain, for a body, for hills or for slopes.
What is farming by cutting steps in the slopes of hills called?
It is called treading.
