Which consequence results when excessive irrigation in arid climates?

💡 Explanation

Increased soil salinization results because capillary action draws saline groundwater to the surface, where evaporation leaves salts. Therefore, salinization occurs rather than stabilization because of evapotranspiration exceeding precipitation, causing leaching of salts to surface.

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