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← HistoryWhich consequence increased erosion in ancient terrace farming?
A)Decreased water infiltration rates
B)Increased use of draft animals
C)Reduced soil microbial activity
D)Insufficient terrace wall drainage✓
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Insufficient terrace wall drainage led to hydrostatic pressure buildup behind terrace walls; this caused Hydrostatic Failure. Increased pressure weakens structures because of internal stress weakening them; therefore walls fail and erosion occurs faster rather than gradual erosion from ordinary rainfall.
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