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← HistoryWhich outcome occurs when the retaining wall of an Inca agricultural terrace experiences hydrostatic overload?
A)Accelerated soil erosion downslope begins✓
B)Increased photosynthetic efficiency occurs laterally
C)Enhanced seed germination uniformity is achieved
D)Reduced nutrient leaching into rivers happens
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Hydrostatic overload causes retaining wall failure leading to potential soil erosion because the increased pore water pressure exceeds the wall's structural capacity, therefore slope destabilization occurs, rather than enhanced plant processes related to growth or nutrient retention.
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