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← HistoryWithin Aztec chinampa agriculture, which outcome is increased using raised beds?
A)Localized soil warmth retention✓
B)Oxidative nitrogen decomposition
C)Atmospheric methane production rates
D)Transpiration-driven mineral leaching
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The raised chinampa beds increase localized soil warmth retention via the mechanism of solar heat absorption by the exposed soil surfaces because the soil's thermal mass provides insulation. Therefore, soil warmth is greater, rather than greater nitrogen decomposition for plant uptake.
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