Chinampas were artificial islands created by the Aztec civilization in the shallow lake beds in the Valley of Mexico. These islands were used for agriculture and had a highly efficient subsurface irrigation system that allowed for high yields of crops. They are often referred to as "floating gardens" although they were not actually floating.

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What Were Chinampas

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What were chinampas?

A) greenhouses that allowed for year-round cultivation of vegetables.
B) a new type of irrigation canal that made it possible to bring more land under cultivation.
C) a new kind of forge that made it possible to produce steel.
D) artificial islands with subsurface irrigation that dramatically increased agricultural yield.
E) the special racquets used in the Mesoamerican ball game.

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