Which outcome can occur when improperly irrigating tiered Aztec chinampas?

💡 Explanation

Increased mineral leaching results because of differential water pressure, activating a hydraulic gradient that accelerates solute transport. Therefore soil fertility reduces, rather than enhancing carbon fixation, or improving evaporation because water is unevenly distributed on tiers.

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