In Arid Terrestrial Environments,salt Can Accumulate in the Soil Because

question 23

Multiple Choice

In arid terrestrial environments,salt can accumulate in the soil because of

• A)the selective uptake of water by plants.
• B)the activities of grazing animals.
• C)the precipitation of salt from dry air.
• D)the secretion of salt by plants.
• E)the settlement and evaporation of water.

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