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← HistoryIn aztec chinampa agriculture which consequence results when the puddled clay soil erodes?
A)Nitrogen fixation increases topsoil stability
B)Maize plant root support decreases✓
C)Reduced evaporation increases yield rates
D)Increased water clarity favours algae
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Decreased root establishment occurs, because the soil loses structural integrity via SHEAR THINNING, leading to destabilization and plant toppling, therefore the crops cannot adequately root in order to grow efficiently, rather than enhanced root support.
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