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← HistoryWhich process contributed to the success of chinampa agriculture in supplying Mesoamerican cities?
A)Decomposition generating nutrient-rich sediment✓
B)Evaporation concentrating saline minerals
C)Leaching removing organic compounds
D)Abrasion creating well-draining soil
💡 Explanation
When organic matter decomposes underwater, anaerobic decomposition occurs because of microbial activity, generating a nutrient-rich sediment called 'muck'. Therefore enhanced fertility results, rather than mineral concentration, leaching or abrasion which diminish soil quality.
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