Which of the effects of irrigation on the world’s environment is a criticism of using reservoirs?(1 point)

Responses

Groundwater can be contaminated by plastic.
Groundwater can be contaminated by plastic.

Crops can be contaminated and harm the people who consume them.
Crops can be contaminated and harm the people who consume them.

Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.
Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.

Waste byproducts can contaminate land when not safely disposed of.

1 answer

The criticism of using reservoirs in relation to irrigation and the environment is:

Flooding can potentially occur and harm wildlife and land.

Reservoirs can lead to the flooding of large areas, which can negatively impact ecosystems and wildlife habitats.