Which constraint limited maximum terrace height in Inca agricultural systems using stone retaining walls?

💡 Explanation

When terrace height increased, hydrostatic pressure on the retaining walls rose because the water-saturated soil exerted greater lateral force, potentially causing wall collapse. Therefore, increased hydrostatic pressure limited height, rather than nutrient diffusion, sunlight, or erosion, which pose secondary concerns for terrace design.

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