Which characteristic diminished maize availability because terrace soil erodes?

💡 Explanation

Reduced maize results from decreased nutrient availability because erosion removes topsoil including vital nitrates and phosphates. Therefore, maize yields decline rather than changes to integrity or temperature; the fundamental mechanism is soil depletion limiting plant growth.

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