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← HistoryWhich risk increased for Inca stepped terrace farming when deforestation occurred upstream?
A)Loss of terrace structural integrity✓
B)Diminished irrigation channel flow
C)Enhanced temperature regulation efficacy
D)Improved nutrient retention in soil
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The risk of terrace structural collapse increases due to decreased soil stability after deforestation. Removal of tree root systems instigates soil erosion through the mechanism of overland flow. Therefore, terrace instability follows rather than increased temperature regulation.
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