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← HistoryWhich obstacle became significant during Aztec chinampa expansion?
A)Nutrient Depletion
B)Saltwater Intrusion✓
C)Labor Shortages
D)Topsoil Erosion
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Brackish water exposure increased following extensive modifications of the Xochimilco lake system. Saltwater intrusion causes osmotic stress, limiting plant water absorption, because osmotic pressure rises significantly; therefore, some chinampas became unproductive rather than supporting intensive agriculture.
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