During ancient Andean terrace construction, which outcome results from inaccurate angle alignment?

💡 Explanation

Increased slope instability arises because excessive normal stress from overlying soil triggers soil particle movement, exceeding the soil's Shear strength. Therefore, terraces fail from landslides, rather than from reduced capacity (irrigation) or nutrient loss, both influenced by other factors.

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