Which of the following is a method of conserving water in agriculture that involves capturing and storing rainwater for later use?

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Which of the following is a method of conserving water in agriculture that involves capturing and storing rainwater for later use?

A. Irrigation

B. Desalination

C. Rainwater Harvesting

D. Drip Irrigation

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C. Condensation

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B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Nitrous Oxide

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B. Saltwater

C. Groundwater

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B. Oil Spill from a Ship

C. Atmospheric Deposition

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C. Leaching

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C. Nitrous Oxide

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B. Radon Gas

C. Ground-level Ozone

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C. Crop Rotation

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A. Nitrogen Fixation

B. Nitrification

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C. Rainwater Harvesting

Which of the following is a method of conserving water in agriculture that involves capturing and storing rainwater for later use?

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