Which risk increases when an inadequately compacted terrace meant for maize cultivation experiences prolonged, heavy rainfall?

💡 Explanation

When heavy rainfall impacts inadequately compacted soil, increased runoff occurs because poor compaction reduces infiltration, accelerating erosion. Therefore erosion increases, rather than leaching, landslides, or waterlogging, which have different soil saturation thresholds and mechanical properties from runoff.

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