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← HistoryWhich consequence resulted from clogged qanat conduits within ancient Persian garden systems?
A)Increased localized soil salinization✓
B)Elevated greenhouse gas emissions
C)Reduced structural wind resistance
D)Diminished regional seismic stability
💡 Explanation
Localized soil salinization occurs because the halted water flow causes increased evaporation and salt concentration in the soil, which is capillary action bringing salts to surface rather than irrigation. Therefore, salinization increases; rather than greenhouse gas emission.
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