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Which constraint primarily limited the yield of maize crops grown in Aztec chinampas?

A)Nutrient depletion within the raised beds
B)Sunlight penetration through dense foliage
C)Water salinity caused by periodic flooding
D)Wind exposure leading to stalk breakage

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Nutrient depletion limits yield because the artificial islands, although fertile initially, gradually lose essential minerals used by the maize as they were progressively farmed, leading to reduced yields. Therefore nutrient depletion results, rather than sunlight, salinity, or wind, which were mitigated via specific design and management strategies.

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