Yunnan Hani Tribe, China: Terraced Farming in the Mountains

The video explores the challenges and beauty of mountainous regions, focusing on Hunan Province in China. It highlights the Honey people's adaptation to the harsh environment by developing terraces for agriculture. Leisy Chung's work on Honey culture and history is discussed, along with the innovative agricultural techniques used by the Honey people. The video explains the benefits of terrace farming, including erosion control and effective irrigation.

What is a significant challenge faced by societies living in mountainous regions like Hunan?

• Lack of natural resources

• Biting cold and uneven terrain

• Abundant rainfall

• Overpopulation

How have the Hani people adapted to the mountainous terrain for agriculture?

• By building greenhouses

• By creating terraces

• By using hydroponics

• By importing soil

What percentage of Hunan Province is mountainous?

• 50%

• 70%

• 94%

• 100%

What is the primary crop cultivated on the terraces by the Hani people?

• Rice

• Barley

• Wheat

• Corn

What is one of the benefits of terraced fields?

• Decreased surface runoff erosion

• Reduced sunlight exposure

• Higher temperatures

• Increased soil erosion