USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Chinampas helped make agriculture easier in these lake regions, as they essentially created more land and they interconnected lands in bodies of water around the growing populations. Chinampas were used through the 19th century but did face decline after the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in Mesoamerica.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plants sewn on chinampas were also guaranteed a constant source of moisture, as their roots grew directly into mud within the lake. This technological achievement allowed high crop yields despite the arid climate of central Mexico.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chinampas contribute to food and livelihood security The chinampa system has been an intensive farming method, expanding local food production through technological innovation, it has brought new land under cultivation and increased labor inputs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chinampas were essentially man-made islands, raised bed gardens on the surface of Lake Texcoco’s shallow waters. The Aztecs centered their empire in the Valley of Mexico, with its central basin leading up into the mountains surrounding the valley.