Which of the following statements about irrigation is FALSE?

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


Answer: B

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