What outcome accelerated terrace erosion in ancient Peru?

💡 Explanation

Deforestation removed vegetation cover, thereby diminishing soil cohesion via root reinforcement. This lack of root structure caused the earth terraces to loosen and become prone to landslides because there was less structural support, rather than remaining intact with vegetation.

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