Which outcome is observed because excessive acidic rainfall impacts soil profile formation?

💡 Explanation

Increased acidic rainfall promotes podzolization via intense leaching, because hydrogen ions displace cations, causing a downward movement of iron and aluminum. Therefore, nutrient depletion increases rather than soil enrichment by altering the translocation or mineralization rates.

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