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

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Correct Answer: Option B

Salinization on the irrigated land makes some soils impermeable. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. It makes some soils impermeable which is the effect of salinization on the irrigated land.

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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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