Irrigation can result in the salinization of soils because __________________.
A)irrigation is typically used in areas where windblown salts from sea spray can accumulate when the protective vegetation is removed
B)shortages of fresh water require the use of saltwater for irrigation
C)the irrigation water washes away soil leaving behind concentrated salts
D)salts in the water are deposited on the soil surface as water evaporates
E)many of the plants grown in these regions excrete salts into the soil

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When irrigation water evaporates, it leaves behind salts that were dissolved in the water, leading to the accumulation of salts in the soil over time.

Irrigation Can Result in the Salinization of Soils Because __________________