Which environmental consequence arose from intensive terrace farming during the Classic Mayan period?

💡 Explanation

When terrace farming was practiced intensively, nutrient runoff increased because the soil lacked sufficient fallow periods for nutrient replenishment, leading to depletion of soil nutrients over time. Therefore nutrient depletion resulted, rather than carbon sequestration, reduced biodiversity, or enhanced recharge, which require different land management techniques.

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