Which risk increased when inaccurate quipu readings altered Incan terracing schedules?

💡 Explanation

Inaccurate terracing schedules increase soil erosion. Because topsoil maintenance relies on accurate quipu data to time rotations, improper plowing causes accelerated topsoil Nutrient Depletion Cycle, therefore diminishing fertility faster, rather than impacting animal health, trade, or lineage.

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