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What are steps that are cuts into the side of mountains to reduce erosion?
terraces
Why do farmers cut terraces or furrows along hill slopes?
Terraces significantly reduce the rate of soil erosion on slopes.
Did Mayans have terraces?
Yes, the Mayans did have terraces. They were skilled at building agricultural terraces on the sides of hills or mountains to create flat areas for farming. These terraces helped prevent erosion and allowed them to cultivate crops in hilly terrain.
Which is not true about terraces?
Terraces are not primarily used for agricultural purposes. They are not built on sloping land to prevent soil erosion. Terraces do not typically reduce water runoff and prevent flooding.
How can people reduce erosion in high risk areas?
They plant vegetation, build terraces, and build retaining walls.
Which Farming Method Is Used To Reduce Wind Erosion?
building earth mounds
What do farmers of Cuzco build to avoid erosion?
Terraces
Erosion control methods usually involve what?
Different kinds of erosion calls for different control methods. Some examples of the control methods includes the planting of cover crops, building of gullies and planting on the terraces.
Terraces are used to farm areas in what kind of geography?
To prevent Soil Erosion
Soil retaining terraces and contoured plowing are examples of?
Erosion abatement and control.
Why did the Inca build terraces?
The Inca built terraces to create flat agricultural land on steep mountain slopes. This allowed them to grow crops at high altitudes where farming would otherwise be challenging. The terraces also helped prevent erosion and retain water for irrigation.
How can you reduce erosion of topsoil?
We can reduce erosion farting less, burping less and catching rainwater in our mouths
