Irrigation can cause salt to accumulate in the soil, a process known as:
A) erosion.
B) decomposition.
C) mineralization.
D) salinization.
E) weathering.

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Salinization is the process by which water-soluble salts accumulate in the soil, often as a result of irrigation. This can happen when the water used for irrigation evaporates, leaving the dissolved salts behind in the soil.

Irrigation Can Cause Salt to Accumulate in the Soil, a Process