Terracing
/ˈterəsɪŋ/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Farming Practice
Refers to a farming method on sloped land to prevent erosion and manage water. 
Terracing can help prevent landslides on cultivated hills.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Landscapes
Often associated with iconic cultural landscapes, like the rice terraces in Asia. 
The Banaue Rice Terraces are a stunning example of ancient terracing.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Horizontal
Terraces are flat, but they follow the natural contours of hills or mountains. 
Despite the terracing, you can still tell you're on a slope.