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← GeographyWhich phenomenon increases when topsoil experiences reduced throughflow?
A)Elevated illuviation accumulation rates
B)Accelerated argilluviation particle sorting
C)Intensified podzolization soil acidification✓
D)Augmented caliche horizon development
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Intensified podzolization results because reduced throughflow leads to decreased removal of organic acids created at the surface and pH buffered, thereby enhancing leaching; therefore increased soil acidity rather than the other options which demand increased percolation is characteristic.
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