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Which outcome resulted from increased evaporation rates in ancient Mesopotamian canals utilizing clay lining during summer?

A)Salt accumulation within the topsoil
B)Increased canal water flow velocity
C)Reduced sediment deposition over time
D)Enhanced structural integrity of lining

💡 Explanation

Salt accumulation occurred because capillary action drew water upwards; evaporation at the surface then led to **mineral precipitation**, therefore concentrating salts in agricultural lands, rather than the other options, which neglect soil chemistry effects under heat stress.

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