Which outcome was amplified when pre-Columbian Andean terrace systems experienced deforestation?

💡 Explanation

Decreased yields occurred because the deforestation accelerated soil erosion via increased runoff, depleting fertile topsoil. Reduced soil leads to lower productivity in downstream agricultural terraces; rather than an enhancement because there is less fertile material available.

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