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← HistoryWhich consequence resulted from poor design choices using the Terrace farming technique prevalent in Machu Picchu?
A)Increased landslide frequency downslope✓
B)Quicker nutrient depletion rates
C)Disrupted local rainfall patterns
D)Diminished crop species diversification
💡 Explanation
Increased landslide frequency occurs when terrace drainage is inadequate, because this promotes oversaturation of underlying soils and reduces shear strength, therefore slopes are more susceptible to collapse rather than exhibiting erosion or altered hydrology.
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