Which long-term consequence arises when intense subsurface irrigation causes increased leaching?

💡 Explanation

Salinization arises due to capillary action drawing water to the surface, because evaporation leaves dissolved salts behind; therefore a saline crust appears, rather than changes in CEC or other soil processes since salt accumulation dominates.

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