The Aztecs converted a sunken lake into farmland primarily by building artificial islands known as "chinampas." These floating gardens allowed them to grow crops in the water, effectively increasing agricultural space and enabling them to cultivate a diverse range of plants.
Small rectangular areas of ground are planted with crops in a large body of water.
Study the image. How did the Aztec convert a sunken lake into farmland?
They used new crops.
They built artificial islands.
They built bridges and roads.
They invented new farming tools. Small rectangular areas of ground are planted with crops in a large body of water.
Study the image. How did the Aztec convert a sunken lake into farmland?
They used new crops.
They built artificial islands.
They built bridges and roads.
They invented new farming tools.
1 answer