VibraXX
Live Quiz Arena
🎁 1 Free Round Daily
⚡ Enter Arena
HomeCategoriesGeographyQuestion
Question
Geography

Which outcome occurs when acidic rainfall accelerates pedogenesis in basaltic rock?

A)Mobilization of iron and aluminum
B)Formation of silcrete layers
C)Accumulation of gypsum deposits
D)Deposition of thick peat layers

💡 Explanation

Acidic rainfall drives chemical weathering, which releases ions more readily. Eluviation, a key part of pedogenesis, mobilizes iron and aluminum because acidic solutions dissolve these minerals readily; therefore, iron and aluminum oxides accumulate,rather than silcrete, gypsum, or peat forming which require different geochemical conditions.

🏆 Up to £1,000 monthly prize pool

Ready for the live challenge? Join the next global round now.
*Terms apply. Skill-based competition.

⚡ Enter Arena

Related Questions

Browse Geography