FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
MESOAMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS THE OLMECS TO CORTES
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They used llamas to farm.
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They used terrace farming.
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They grew high-altitude crops.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which technique did the Zapotec use to farm steep mountain terrain? They used llamas to farm. They used terrace farming.
Detailed explanation-2: -terrace cultivation, method of growing crops on sides of hills or mountains by planting on graduated terraces built into the slope. Though labour-intensive, the method has been employed effectively to maximize arable land area in variable terrains and to reduce soil erosion and water loss.
Detailed explanation-3: -Typically, the purpose of terrace farming on slopes is to decrease water flows and prevent soil erosion.
Detailed explanation-4: -Terrace farming is a variety of species that depends on productivity in mountain land. Mainly medicinal, grains, legumes, and culinary herbs, nuts, fruits, vegetables, berries etc., are examples of common crops grown by terrace farming. Along with this, Apples, Rice, Saffron, Millets, Corn, Wheat and many more.