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Terracing

usgb/ˈterəsɪŋ/Volume
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Farming Practice

Refers to a farming method on sloped land to prevent erosion and manage water.

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Terracing can help prevent landslides on cultivated hills.
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Cultural Landscapes

Often associated with iconic cultural landscapes, like the rice terraces in Asia.

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The Banaue Rice Terraces are a stunning example of ancient terracing.
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Not Horizontal

Terraces are flat, but they follow the natural contours of hills or mountains.

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Despite the terracing, you can still tell you're on a slope.
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