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← HistoryWhich problem plagued early aqueduct-fed chinampa agriculture in Tenochtitlan?
A)Algae blooms reduced oxygen
B)Saltwater intrusion damaged crops
C)Sediment buildup required dredging✓
D)Erosion undercut terrace foundations
💡 Explanation
Canal sedimentation frequently required dredging because silt particles settled out of slow-moving aqueduct water through sedimentation, therefore, chinampas needed regular maintenance rather than naturally benefiting from continual nutrient refreshment.
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