View of rural terraces in the Himalayan foothills of Bharmour. Terraced mountains are a good way to grow crops in steep mountainous areas, because they stop soil erosion and allow water to seep into the soil rather than run down the mountain side. Crops such as rice are often grown using terraces.
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