Which outcome occurred in historic Inca terraced agriculture when improperly compacted soil layers caused excessive water retention?

💡 Explanation

Decreased crop root respiration results because water saturated soils limit oxygen diffusion, therefore anaerobic conditions reduce root function rather than improving nutrients; anaerobic activity impairs slope stability.

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