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← HistoryWhich constraint affected the iron plow's ability to cultivate efficiently in ancient agricultural regions?
A)Lack of standardized component creation
B)Inconsistent blast furnace temperatures
C)Rapid iron oxide formation (rust)✓
D)Suboptimal quench hardening techniques
💡 Explanation
Rapid iron oxide formation limited the plow's lifespan, weakening its cutting edge, because oxidation increases exponentially with exposure, leading to increased degradation; therefore the cutting edge degraded rapidly rather than maintaining integrity, unlike steels containing chromium.
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