In a chinampa system experiencing prolonged drought, which consequence results from the disruption of nutrient cycles?

💡 Explanation

Decreased water flow inhibits decomposition of organic matter causing reduced nutrient availability in chinampas; therefore, maize root uptake via diffusion gradients causes preferential metals uptake rather than essential nutrients because metals become selectively soluble.

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