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← HistoryWhich benefit resulted from Mesoamerican civilizations constructing chinampas in shallow lake beds?
A)Enhanced water flow regulation downstream
B)Reduced soil erosion compared to terraces
C)Accelerated crop maturation from solar reflection
D)Increased agricultural yield from nutrient-rich sediment✓
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When chinampas were constructed in shallow lakes, capillary action drew nutrients from the lake sediment into the raised beds because of the soil matrix's porosity, thus enriching the soil and boosting harvests. Therefore, increased agricultural yield resulted, rather then regulation, reduction, or acceleration arising from different environmental factors.
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