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← GeographyWhich outcome occurs when arid soils experience limited pedogenesis?
A)Reduced water infiltration capacity occurs✓
B)Increased organic matter decomposition rate
C)Enhanced nutrient transport within profile
D)Accelerated clay mineral formation process
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Reduced pedogenesis means restricted soil development because of decreased weathering, leaching, and bioturbation; therefore water infiltration is reduced in arid soils, rather than an increase in decomposition given dry conditions.
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