Irrigation Has Allowed Humans to Grow Crops in Areas Where

question 17

Multiple Choice

Irrigation has allowed humans to grow crops in areas where natural water supplies have been limited.A major challenge that exists in these areas has been ___________.

• A)soil salinization
• B)soil erosion
• C)high pesticide use
• D)low crop diversity

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