Which outcome occurred in ancient Sumerian canals when maintenance declined?

💡 Explanation

Increased waterborne disease prevalence occurred because decreased flow from a lack of maintenance resulted in stagnant water, which is linked to pathogen concentration (pathogen concentration mechanism); therefore vectors thrived, expanding diseases rather than providing irrigation.

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