Which outcome results when terrace farming degrades hillslopes?

💡 Explanation

Terraces minimize soil erosion, but saturation increases pore water pressure during heavy rains which compromises hillslope stability through slope destabilization; therefore, landslides occur because the resisting force is overcome, rather than controlled runoff.

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