Which outcome inhibits crop growth when terrace farming experiences prolonged, heavy rainfall?

💡 Explanation

When terrace farming experiences prolonged, heavy rainfall, nutrient leaching occurs because water percolates through the soil, dissolving and transporting essential elements away from the root zone, leading to nutrient depletion and inhibited growth. Therefore nutrient leaching is the primary effect, rather than hail damage, cooling, or UV exposure, which depend on different environmental factors.

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