Which outcome limits the height of dry-stone Inca walls?

💡 Explanation

The **angle of repose** limits stability, so stone walls may collapse if tilted excessively because friction between dry stones prevents further load distribution; seismic activity results in erosion and hydrostatic pressure and tension are minimal, rather than significant in the failure mechanism.

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