Which outcome occurred when hillside terrace construction exceeded soil cohesion limits in ancient Andes?

💡 Explanation

When terrace overburden exceeded soil cohesion limits, slope instability increased because the added weight raised shear stress beyond the soil's shear strength, triggering landslides. Therefore increased slope instability resulted, rather than yield reduction, decreased infiltration, or topsoil loss, which rely on different environmental factors.

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