Which drawback limited the scale of interlocking bronze components in ancient Mesopotamian canal lock systems?

💡 Explanation

Corrosion limited canal lock size, because galvanic corrosion accelerates in damp soil via electrochemical oxidation; therefore bronze joints weaken and are prone to increased fracturing rather than maintaining structural stability like in drier climates.

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