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← HistoryWhich outcome prematurely reduces the effective lifespan of a Mesopotamian ziggurat's mudbrick layering?
A)Decreased structural load-bearing capacity
B)Increased rate of foundation settling
C)Accelerated material erosion via salt heaving✓
D)Compromised visibility during religious ceremonies
💡 Explanation
Accelerated erosion results from the repeated capillary action, causing salt heaving. Because groundwater wicks upwards, dissolved salts crystallize within the brickwork as the water evaporates; therefore, bricks disintegrate faster via expansive pressure, rather than uniform load reduction.
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