Which limitation arises when terraced hillside farming encounters prolonged periods of heavy rainfall?

💡 Explanation

When heavy rainfall occurs on terraced hillside farms, rapid soil erosion happens because water overcomes soil cohesion, leading to nutrient-rich topsoil runoff. Therefore nutrient depletion from runoff results, rather than pest infestation, reduced sunlight, or soil acidification which manifest through different environmental mechanisms.

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