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