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← GeographyWhich outcome occurs when intense weathering inhibits pedogenesis?
A)Accelerated nutrient depletion in topsoil✓
B)Increased volcanic ash deposition
C)Formation of thick loess deposits
D)Elevated rates of glacial till accumulation
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Accelerated nutrient depletion occurs because excessive weathering breaks down minerals too rapidly, disrupting nutrient cycling. This process outweighs organic matter input, therefore results in a barren soil, rather than fertile soil with balanced pedogenesis.
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