What outcome arises when winter ice accumulation blocks the qanat galleries in ancient Persia?

💡 Explanation

Agricultural yields decline because ice accumulation obstructs water flow enabled by hydraulic gradient, rather than the opposite. Decreased hydrostatic pressure in the qanat’s underground galleries interrupts water supply throughout the growing season; therefore, reduced yields—rather than other water quality changes occur.

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