Which long-term consequence occurs when intense rainfall amplifies tropical forest floor leaching?

💡 Explanation

Intense rainfall causes leaching, removing organic matter and base cations from the upper soil layers, accelerating podzolization because translocation of dissolved and suspended materials occurs. This creates acidic, nutrient-poor soil rather than carbon storing soil layers or retaining valuable silicates.

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