Practice mode Soil Science

Which type of soil is found near canal banks?

Correct answer A. Alkaline

Explanation

Seepage from canals raises the water table, and as water evaporates, salts and sodium rise into the topsoil, so land along canal banks commonly becomes alkaline.

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