Which risk increases when constructing dry stone walls in ancient Inca terraces using shale?

💡 Explanation

Increased hydrostatic pressure develops if shale's orientation permits water permeation and poor outward drainage persists. This failure is caused by exceeding the walls’ design limitations for withstanding water pressure. The water cannot escape because permeation of groundwater is enabled rather than blocked.

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