Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming
Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming is a skill on Pengi from Lesson 3: The Incas in Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7).
Key Concepts
The Inca Empire rose in the Andes Mountains of South America, one of the harshest environments for a civilization. To farm on steep mountain slopes, the Incas developed Terrace Farming . They carved flat steps into the mountainsides and reinforced them with stone walls.
These terraces prevented rain from washing away the soil and allowed the Incas to grow distinct crops at different altitudes. They cultivated hundreds of varieties of Potatoes and maize. This ability to create a food surplus in a high altitude environment was the foundation of their empire's stability and growth.
Common Questions
What is Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming?
Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming is a skill on Pengi from Lesson 3: The Incas in Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7).
What grade level is Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming for?
Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming is part of the Grade 7 History curriculum, covered in Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7). It is designed for students studying History at the Grade 7 level.
How can I learn Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming?
Pengi offers an AI-guided lesson for Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming that walks you through the key concepts step by step. The lesson is aligned to Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7) so the content matches what you see in class.
How do I practice Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming?
After learning the concept, use the Practice mode to work through targeted exercises on Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming. The AI adapts to your level and gives feedback on each answer so you can identify and fix mistakes.
Which textbook covers Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming?
Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming is covered in Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7), specifically in Chapter 8: Civilizations of the Americas under Lesson 3: The Incas. Pengi's lesson is aligned directly to this textbook so you can follow along with your class.
Is Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming free to study on Pengi?
Yes, the core Learn and Practice modes for Adapting to the Andes: Terrace Farming are available for free on Pengi. No credit card is required to start studying.