Which outcome occurred when Incan terrace farming was compromised?

💡 Explanation

Reduced terrace integrity led to erosion. Therefore, the arable topsoil loss exacerbated nutrient depletion via runoff, rather than simply affecting water drainage because the stair-stepped layering was compromised by the terrace collapse.

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