Which risk increased in early terrace farming, if terraces lacked sufficient drainage?

💡 Explanation

Increased water saturation elevated pore pressure, reducing soil shear strength; therefore, slope failure risk increased because effective soil compaction reduces stability, rather than sunlight exposure dominating crop health or any external impact.

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