Which consequence results when freeze-thaw cycles act on stone-faced Inca terrace walls?

💡 Explanation

Repeated freezing and thawing causes increased risk of wall collapse because ice expansion exerts pressure leading to the fracturing of stones; this is known as frost wedging. Therefore, structural integrity reduces rather than remaining intact due to resisting shear stresses.

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