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Polders are low-lying plots of land protected by dikes from a body of water. Chinampas are built up plots or "floating gardens" surrounded by water.

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Who invented the floating garden?

The Aztecs & they are called chinampas.


How are polders made?

They are made up of Peat and help protect houses from floods!!!!


What were the Aztec irrigation systems called?

The Aztec irrigation systems were primarily known as "chinampas," which were floating gardens built on shallow lake beds. These agricultural plots utilized a series of canals for water management, allowing for efficient irrigation and cultivation of crops. The chinampas system enabled the Aztecs to maximize agricultural productivity in the swampy regions of the Valley of Mexico.


How did the Aztec leader acampapichtl engineer a solution to the swampy land?

The Aztec leader Acampapichtl engineered a solution to the swampy land by developing a system of chinampas, or floating gardens. These artificial islands were created by piling mud and vegetation onto rafts made of reeds, allowing crops to be cultivated in the waterlogged terrain. This innovative agricultural technique not only maximized arable land but also improved food production, supporting the growing population of the Aztec empire. Additionally, the chinampas facilitated better irrigation and resource management in the challenging environment.


What are chinampas?

chinampaChinampa is a term describing a method of ancient Mesoamerican agriculture which used small, rectangle-shaped areas of fertile arable land to grow crops on the shallow lake beds in the Valley of Mexico. They are sometimes refered to as floating gardens.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.artificial islands built on lakes for agricultural purposes

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How are chinampas like polders?

they are both used for farming and their useful :)! the polders are not triangular they are like a normal land. just flat:)! -


Who made chinampas?

I created chinampas, I am the god of chinampas


What were the floating islands called that were used by the Aztecs to grow food?

Aztec "floating gardens" called chinampas really didn't float, they were small man made islands. They were commonly used in Ancient Mexico and Central America and specifically in Tenochtitlan


Did the Aztecs construct chinampas?

Yes, The Aztecs constructed Chinampas.


How are settlement and land use on the polders are different from other areas in the Netherlands?

because its agricultural land


What has the author Paul Wagret written?

Paul Wagret has written: 'Polders' -- subject(s): Polders, Reclamation of land 'Les polders' -- subject(s): Polders, Reclamation of land 'French and Italian Riviera' -- subject(s): Guidebooks


Which landform is most affected by creation of polders?

Polders affect low-lying coastal areas by converting them into reclaimed land used for agriculture or settlement. These areas are typically vulnerable to flooding, making polders an effective way to reclaim land for human use.


What and where are polders?

pies


The Aztec farmed using floating islands called what?

chinampas :-)


What European country are polders most commonly found in?

Netherlands are the only country in Europe with Polders.


What are the ratings and certificates for De polders - 1950?

De polders - 1950 is rated/received certificates of: Belgium:KT


What is land reclaimed from sea especially in the Netherlands?

in the Netherlands we call reclaimed land "polders"