Which outcome results when ancient Inca terrace construction experiences prolonged saturation?

💡 Explanation

Increased risk occurs because prolonged saturation increases pore water pressure, triggering slope instability, which induces soil failure due to reduced effective stress. This earthflow process causes landslides and terrace collapse is more likely, rather than crops improvement.

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