Which of the following statements about irrigation is NOT true?
A) Irrigated fields typically increase in value through time.
B) Irrigation is one of the defining characteristics of foraging societies.
C) Irrigation usually enriches the soil.
D) The Betsileo of Madagascar used irrigation intensively.
E) Irrigation fields are labor intensive compared to swidden (burned over) fields.

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Irrigation is not a defining characteristic of foraging societies. Foragers rely on naturally occurring sources of water and do not practice irrigation.

Which of the Following Statements About Irrigation Is NOT True