Which mechanism allowed Incan terrace farming to lengthen growing seasons?

💡 Explanation

Terraces increased soil's thermal capacitance, moderating temperature fluctuations, raising minima but damping maxima because increased thermal mass resists temperature changes, therefore lengthening growing seasons. This is rather than directly affecting root aeration or nutrient uptake.

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