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Which best describes a possible negative impact of irrigation of farmland? Food can be produced in dry areas. Increased runoff can pollute bodies of water. Food can be produced through drought years. Water can improve the livelihood of farmers.

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Increased runoff can pollute bodies of water. The more water there is to create runoff, the higher the possibility the water will be polluted.

A negative impact of irrigation of farmland is increased runoff can pollute bodies of water.

Irrigation is the artificial application of water in controlled amounts to aid the growth of crops.

Types of Irrigation

  1. Drip irrigation
  2. Surface irrigation
  3. Flood irrigation
  4. Sprinkler irrigation

Advantages of irrigation

  1. It allows crops to be cultivated in dry areas
  2. It ensures food are produced in times of drought
  3. It increases crop yield
  4. Increase in crop yield improves the livelihood of farmers

Disadvantages of irrigation

  1. It can lead to waterlogging
  2. It can lead to population of surrounding waterbodies due to increased runoff
  3. It increases the salinity of land

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