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Which outcome occurs during soil pedogenesis within boreal forests?

A)Podzolization generates distinct, ashy layers
B)Laterization causes iron oxide concentration
C)Calcification cements soil with calcium
D)Gleization maintains perpetually waterlogged conditions

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Podzolization creates highly leached, acidic soils with a characteristic light-colored layer from intense weathering because decomposition rates are slow in boreal forests, releasing organic acids; therefore, podzolization occurs, rather than calcification or laterization under warmer climates.

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