Which process limits soil horizon development during intense rainfall events?

💡 Explanation

Accelerated chemical weathering occurs during high rainfall because increased water availability rapidly dissolves soil minerals through hydrolysis and oxidation. This inhibits vertical horizon differentiation; therefore, weathering's impact dominates, rather than promoting horizon structuring through stabilization and mineral sorting.

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