All of the following factors helped to explain the decline of Mesopotamia EXCEPT
A) environmental degradation.
B) population growth that outpaced agricultural production.
C) harsh sandstorms and extreme heat.
D) salt deposits in the fields reduced agricultural production.
E) the lack of any clear leadership in Babylon.
E
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