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← HistoryWhich 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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