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← GeographyWhich soil horizon change results when earthworm introduction increases?
A)Increased mineral horizon thickness and homogeneity✓
B)Decreased organic matter concentration at surface
C)Reduced horizon boundary sharpness and definition
D)Accelerated podzolization of upper layers
💡 Explanation
Increased earthworm activity causes increased mineral horizon thickness and homogeneity because bioturbation mixes soil components, therefore minerals spread rather than remain stratified, which is more common in undisturbed soils.
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