Irrigation can result in the salinization of soils because ___________.
A)shortages of fresh water require the use of salt water for irrigation
B)many of the plants grown in these regions excrete salts into the soil
C)salts are deposited on the soil surface as water evaporates
D)the irrigation water washes away soil leaving behind concentrated salts

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Salts are deposited on the soil surface as water evaporates during irrigation, leading to salinization. This process occurs because the water used for irrigation often contains dissolved salts, and as it evaporates, these salts are left behind, accumulating over time.

Irrigation Can Result in the Salinization of Soils Because ___________