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← HistoryWhich characteristic diminished maize availability because terrace soil erodes?
A)Reduced overall terrace structural integrity
B)Decreased local nutrient availability✓
C)Increased ambient nighttime air temperature
D)Lower effectiveness crop pollination rates
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Reduced maize results from decreased nutrient availability because erosion removes topsoil including vital nitrates and phosphates. Therefore, maize yields decline rather than changes to integrity or temperature; the fundamental mechanism is soil depletion limiting plant growth.
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