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← HistoryWhich mechanism initially constrained the widespread adoption of bronze agricultural tools in ancient Mesopotamian farming:?
A)Insufficient tensile strength for plowing
B)Limited tin ore availability causing scarcity✓
C)Rapid corrosion rates in alluvial soils
D)High melting point requiring specialized kilns
💡 Explanation
Limited tin supplies significantly restricted bronze production because tin is essential for alloying with copper, reducing tool availability. Therefore, tin scarcity constrained adoption, rather than low tensile, soil issues, or furnace inadequacies, which imply implement design changes or alternate smelting.
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