terraced hillsides
Stepped mountain farming
Terraced hillsides are slopes that have been carved into a series of level steps or platforms, typically for agriculture.
The technique prevents erosion and creates flat planting surfaces on steep terrain: The terraced hillsides of Bali are famous for rice cultivation.
Ancient civilizations from Peru to China developed terracing independently, and the dramatic stepped landscapes remain iconic features of mountain farming regions worldwide.
- rice paddiesFlooded fields for grain
- steppedMoved foot forward
- steep slopesSharply angled terrain
- slopesAngled ground surfaces
- contourBounding line of shape
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