Which constraint forced adaptation to the terraced landscapes of the Inca?

💡 Explanation

Terrace construction created more farmland. Limited arable land led to adapting to terrace construction due to geographic factors. Because the original landscape was mountainous, terrace formation addresses this specific constraint, rather than geological or biological effects. Therefore option A.

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