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Ditch Irrigation. FLOOD PLAINS -- SYRIA FLOOD PLAINS -- IRAQ RAINFED AGRICULTURE IRRIGATED LAND DESERT LAND – SYRIA DESERT LAND - IRAQ. Why do some irrigation practices cause salinity problems?. Runoff and Pollution. Evaporation and Salt Pollution. Infiltration and Salt Pollution.
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FLOOD PLAINS -- SYRIA FLOOD PLAINS -- IRAQ RAINFED AGRICULTURE IRRIGATED LAND DESERT LAND – SYRIA DESERT LAND - IRAQ
Irrigation Disrupts the Natural Water Cycle • Irrigation diverts run-off from its natural flow to the ocean, and • Exposes water to increased evaporation resulting in salt build-up. • This saltier water then infiltrates into the ground and salt accumulates in the groundwater. • Plant uptake brings the salty groundwater to the surface soil