A desert region adopts irrigation. What long-term environmental impact is most likely?
Q1. A desert region adopts irrigation. What long-term environmental impact is most likely?
Answer: Salinization from evaporative mineral buildup
Explanation: Evaporation concentrates salts in irrigated soil. Salinization from evaporative mineral buildup is correct because it matches what the question requires. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.