Which agricultural consequence followed construction of ancient Incan terraces on steep Andean slopes?

💡 Explanation

When Incan terraces were built, terracing created level planting surfaces because level surfaces stabilized the soil, slowing water runoff and reducing the potential for erosion. Therefore reduced soil erosion resulted, rather than increased albedo, enhanced leaching, or decreased pollination which require diverse landscape conditions.

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