Question

All of the following are concerns with regard to agricultural production and its effect on the environment except __________.
A.
increased water scarcity
B.
overfishing
C.
decreased soil salinity
D.
deforestation

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Rationale: Agricultural practices tend to increase water scarcity, cause deforestation, and often increase (not decrease) soil salinity through irrigation and poor drainage. Decreased soil salinity is not a typical environmental concern from agriculture.