In arid terrestrial environments,salt can accumulate in the soil because of
A)the selective uptake of water by plants.
B)the activities of grazing animals.
C)the precipitation of salt from dry air.
D)the secretion of salt by plants.
E)the settlement and evaporation of water.

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In arid terrestrial environments, water is scarce and when it does rain, it quickly evaporates, leaving behind salts that were dissolved in the water. As more water evaporates, the concentration of salt in the soil increases, leading to soil salinization. This process is known as the settlement and evaporation of water. Therefore, the correct answer is E, "the settlement and evaporation of water."

In Arid Terrestrial Environments,salt Can Accumulate in the Soil Because