Which consequence results when agricultural topsoil experiences prolonged weathering in high precipitation environments?

💡 Explanation

Nutrient depletion occurs because sustained rainfall causes eluviation/leaching of soluble minerals, thereby reducing soil fertility. This outcome occurs rather than duricrust formation because well-drained soils prevent the concentration of iron oxides.

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• Which outcome results on Earth when increased atmospheric pressure strengthens Coriolis effect?
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