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Which outcome arises when leaching exceeds deposition during pedogenesis?

A)Increased horizon salinity in arid climates
B)Enhanced clay eluviation in upper soil
C)Rapid stabilization of the soil structure
D)Reduced accumulation of organic matter

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Clay eluviation increases because the mechanism of cheluviation transports clay particles downward, removing them from the A horizon during leaching, rather than causing salt accumulation; therefore increased clay eluviation, not increased salinity occurs because deposition remains minimal in this specific case.

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