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)the irrigation water washes away soil leaving behind concentrated salts
D)salts are deposited on the soil surface as water evaporates

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Irrigation water often contains small amounts of dissolved salts. As the water evaporates from the soil surface, these salts are left behind, gradually accumulating over time and leading to soil salinization.

Irrigation Can Result in the Salinization of Soils Because__________