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Which benefit primarily resulted from Aztec civilization using chinampa construction for maize cultivation within Lake Texcoco?

A)Prevention of soil salinization from irrigation
B)Retention of soil during severe flooding
C)Control of pest populations by crop spacing
D)Continuous nutrient replenishment from lake sediments

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When chinampas are constructed, sediments dredged from the lakebed, rich in organic matter, are added to the raised beds, providing continuous nutrient replenishment because decomposition processes release minerals. Therefore nutrient replenishment results, rather than salinization prevention, which requires drainage management or flood retention which needs physical barriers.

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