Go Jetters: How Rice Grows in China’s Paddy Fields
In How Rice Grows in China’s Paddy Fields, Ubercorn explores the beautiful hills of Yuan Yang, China, where rice is grown in special paddy fields. Farmers have been planting rice in these fields for thousands of years, carving steps into the hillsides so the water can flow down. The rice needs plenty of water to grow. One quarter of the world’s rice comes from these fields, where hard-working farmers make sure the crops have everything they need! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
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Q: How do farmers make sure their rice grows on the hillside?
A: Farmers carve steps into the hillside so the rice can be planted in small fields, and rainwater flows down from the top to water the rice.
Q: What would happen if the rice fields didn’t get enough water?
A: If the rice fields didn’t get enough water, the rice plants might not grow properly and could become dry and unhealthy. This could limit the amount of rice available for people to eat.
Q: Why is so much rice grown in the Yuan Yang province of China? The Yuan Yang province has the perfect hills and water to grow rice. The farmers have been using these fields for thousands of years to grow lots of rice.
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