Which consequence arises when terrace construction fails in ancient chinampa maize agriculture?

💡 Explanation

Increased soil erosion occurs, because terrace construction prevents this via contour plowing, which would create gully erosion (downslope flow of water intensifies), therefore soil and nutrients wash away, rather than being retained for crops.

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