Which of the following statements about irrigation is FALSE?
A. Irrigation usually enriches the soil.
B. Irrigated fields are labor intensive compared to swidden (burned over) fields.
C. The Betsileo of Madagascar used irrigation intensively.
D. Irrigated fields typically increase in value through time.
E. Irrigation is one of the defining characteristics of foraging societies.
Answer: E
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