Which physical outcome results when water tables rise near ancient irrigation canals?

💡 Explanation

Increased soil salinity and crop failure happens because capillary action draws saline groundwater to the surface as Water evaporates; therefore, salts accumulate, harming crops, rather than reduced erosion that would result from decreased water flow.

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