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← HistoryWhich advance did Al-Khwarizmi's algebraic techniques primarily enable in land surveying practices?
A)Calculating field areas from limited data✓
B)Predicting seasonal rainfall patterns
C)Determining optimal irrigation canal placement
D)Assessing soil fertility levels with chemical tests
💡 Explanation
When Al-Khwarizmi introduced algebra, it formalized problem-solving, allowing surveyors to systematically calculate unknown distances and areas based on incomplete field measurements by creating and solving equations. Therefore, field area calculation resulted, as rainfall prediction, canal placement or soil fertility relies upon different scientific disciplines.
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