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← GeographyWhich outcome relating to soil chemistry accelerates when deforestation inhibits infiltration?
A)Increased silicate mineral formation rate
B)Decreased heavy metal concentration
C)Accelerated podzolization process initiation✓
D)Reduced microbial decomposition effectiveness
💡 Explanation
Deforestation reduces infiltration causing surface runoff, therefore intensifying leaching; this initiates podzolization because nutrient-rich topsoil horizons are eroded, rather than the slow weathering intrinsic to undisturbed soil profiles.
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