Which outcome frequently challenged Mesopotamian irrigation canal longevity due to mineral accumulation?

💡 Explanation

When calcareous water continuously flowed, gradual mineral deposition occurred via scale formation because dissolved calcium carbonate precipitated, reducing the canal's cross-sectional area and flow capacity. Therefore, reduced flow from scaling resulted, rather than seismicity, animals, or human diversion which involved distinct environmental circumstances.

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