Practice mode Soil Science

What is the total area of salt-affected soils in Pakistan?

Correct answer A. 6.3 m ha

Explanation

Surveys estimate that about 6.3 million hectares of Pakistan's land are salt-affected, caused largely by arid conditions, poor drainage, waterlogging and irrigation with brackish groundwater.

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