Which effect limited Mesopotamian shaduf irrigation systems from irrigating higher elevations near riverbanks?

💡 Explanation

When lifting water using a shaduf, raising the pivot point for higher elevations decreases mechanical advantage because the weight distribution is less favorable. Therefore, the reduced leverage limits lift height, rather than solar irradiance, evaporation, or labor constraints, which operate independently.

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