Question

What is terrace farming and contour ploughing ? In one line.

Answer 1

In terracing, wide steps are cut around the slopes of hills to prevent soil erosion. Contour ploughing follows the “natural shape” of the slope without altering it. Terrace farming alters the shape of the slope to produce flat areas that provide a catchment for water

Answer 2

Terrace Farming:-

Terrace farming is a type of farming that consists of different "steps" or terraces that were developed in various places around the world.

Contour Ploughing:-

Ploughing along the contours of the land in order to minimize soil erosion.