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How is over-irrigation damaging to soil?

A)
It reduces the amount of organic material in soil.
B)
It results in the accumulation of salt near the soil surface.
C)
It increases the acidity of soil.
D)
It removes water from the water table.
E)
It increases microorganism activity in the soil.

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The correct answer is C; It increases the acidity of soil. However, B is also a correct answer as it does result in the accumulation of salt near the soil surface.

Further Explanation:

When the land is over-irrigated this will lead to the pH of the soil being decreased. When this is decreased the acidity of the soil in increased. This hurts the crops by reducing or stunting of the growth of crops.

When soil is over-irrigated other issues can occur with the land and crops such as;

  • The oxygen imbalance near the root zone is disturbed.
  • The excess water will stress the plants by reducing the water intake.
  • Excess water may cause diseases and infection in the crops
  • Can lead to the salt accumulation near the surface of the soil.

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Answer:

B)

It results in the accumulation of salt near the soil surface.

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