Which outcome occurs when prolonged, intense rainfall coincides with deforestation?

💡 Explanation

Deforestation accelerates topsoil erosion; this exposes subsurface soils, leading to increased rainwater induced mineral **leaching**. Because rainwater percolates more deeply and rapidly, it removes essential minerals from lower horizons, therefore depleting the soil rather than facilitating nutrient sequestration elsewhere.

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