Which consequence results when soil's clay minerals break disrupting drainage?

💡 Explanation

Acidity increases with clay mineral breakdown via acid leaching because aluminum ions are released from clay structures. Therefore, deeper soil becomes more acidic, rather than plant growth increasing due to the soil-nutrient imbalance.

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