Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land ?

It greatly increases the crop production

It makes some soils impermeable

It fills the air spaces in the soil with water

Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil

1.	Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land ?
A.	It greatly increases the crop production
B.	It makes some soils impermeable
C.	It raises the water table
D.	It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Answer» C. It raises the water table

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Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land ?

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