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Ancient Agricultural Terraces of the Andes
Contributed by: Costello
  • 1. What are the main purposes of agricultural terraces in the Andes?
A) To prevent soil erosion and maximize arable land
B) To plant crops in a random pattern
C) To serve as homes for farmers
D) To store water for irrigation
  • 2. Which civilization is most known for its use of agricultural terraces in the Andes?
A) Aztec civilization
B) Maya civilization
C) Inca civilization
D) Nazca civilization
  • 3. What is the Spanish term commonly used for agricultural terraces?
A) Andenes
B) Laderas
C) Sustento
D) Cultivos
  • 4. How do terraces help with water management?
A) They direct water away from crops
B) They collect and store all the rainwater
C) They create artificial lakes
D) They slow down water runoff and allow moisture retention
  • 5. What social structure commonly supported terrace farming in the Andes?
A) A communal labor system
B) A feudal system
C) Meritocratic hierarchy
D) Individual land ownership
  • 6. What environmental challenge do terraces help to mitigate?
A) Flooding
B) Drought
C) Desertification
D) Soil erosion
  • 7. What type of crops were primarily grown on these terraces?
A) Maize and quinoa
B) Rice and wheat
C) Cotton and tobacco
D) Barley and oats
  • 8. What are the benefits of biodiversity in terraced farming?
A) Increased pest resistance and resilience
B) Reduced time for harvest
C) Higher profits from monoculture
D) Simplified planting processes
  • 9. How did the Inca manage their terraced fields?
A) By using only rainwater
B) With chemical fertilizers
C) With sophisticated irrigation systems
D) By rotating fields every year
  • 10. What role did the llama play in terrace farming?
A) Provider of fertilizer
B) Pack animal for transporting goods
C) Crop pollinator
D) Source of milk and meat
  • 11. What materials were often used to build Andean terraces?
A) Concrete and metal
B) Wood and plastic
C) Stone and earth
D) Bamboo and reeds
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