Based on the different types of land use shown in the image, which of the following best explains why soil salinization is a concern in the arid landscape shown?
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Forests are being cleared as land is repurposed for agricultural uses, which reduces biodiversity in the region.
Forests are being cleared as land is repurposed for agricultural uses, which reduces biodiversity in the region.
Land is being farmed so intensively that soil nutrients are degraded to the point that crops will not grow.
Land is being farmed so intensively that soil nutrients are degraded to the point that crops will not grow.
Irrigation increases the salt content of the soil, which disrupts the growth of crops and degrades soil fertility.
Irrigation increases the salt content of the soil, which disrupts the growth of crops and degrades soil fertility.
Fields are left fallow after being farmed intensively so that nutrients in the soil may be replenished.
Fields are left fallow after being farmed intensively so that nutrients in the soil may be replenished.
Multiple crops are being planted in the same field, which increases the chances of pest damage.