What Causes Soil Salinization?​

question 3

Multiple Choice

What causes soil salinization?​

• A) ​desertification
• B) ​too little irrigation on crops grown in dry climates
• C) ​using seawater to water crops
• D) ​repeated irrigation in dry climates
• E) continual application of fertilizers that contain salt compounds​

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Definitions:

Overweight Applicants

Candidates for a position who are perceived or actually weigh more than what is considered healthy for their height, potentially facing bias.

Leptin Levels

The concentration of leptin, a hormone primarily released by fat cells, which plays a key role in regulating energy intake and expenditure, including appetite and hunger.

Ghrelin Levels

Concentrations of ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates appetite, indicating hunger levels.

Excess Weight

Carrying more body fat than is healthy, often measured by body mass index (BMI).