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← HistoryWhich benefit did the 'chinampa' system provide for Aztec agriculture in Tenochtitlan's marshy environment?
A)Enhanced soil drainage via terraced slopes
B)Natural pest control from raised beds
C)Year-round harvests through microclimates✓
D)Improved nutrient retention by crop rotation
💡 Explanation
When the Aztecs created raised beds in the shallow lake, the 'chinampa' system established a favorable local environment with stable soil temperature and regulated moisture for plants because the water buffers against temperature extremes. Therefore year-round harvesting resulted, offering increased agricultural productivity, rather than drainage, pest control, or nutrient retention stemming from other techniques.
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