Which challenge did Mesopotamian engineers face creating long irrigation canals near settlements?

💡 Explanation

When the flow velocity in long, shallow canals decreases, silt deposition occurs because the reduced carrying capacity causes suspended particles to settle. Therefore, silt deposition becomes a concern, rather than collapse or chemistry changes as construction limitations or nutrient balance problems are different mechanisms.

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