APFIVE Impacts of Intensive Irrigation
How might the introduction of intensive irrigation practices in a traditionally rain-fed agricultural region impact local water resources and farming communities over a 10-year period?
A
Immediate transition to water-intensive cash crops by all farmers
B
Uniform distribution of water resources across all farms in the region
C
Depletion of groundwater resources and potential shifts in crop selection
D
Increased crop yields without any significant environmental impact