California's Central Valley is an important agricultural area for U.S.fruit and vegetable production.Because of the semiarid climate there, farmers must irrigate their crops.Which environmental problem do you anticipate as a result?

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The constant irrigation in California's Central Valley is causing the groundwater to be depleted faster than it can be replenished, leading to land subsidence. This can result in permanent soil damage, infrastructure damage, and potential flooding. Saltwater contamination, fluvial erosion, and water acidification are not direct consequences of irrigation in this area.

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