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← GeographyWhich outcome results during pedogenesis on a floodplain?
A)Increased organic matter accumulation
B)Decreased primary mineral weathering
C)Reduced soil profile differentiation✓
D)Enhanced clay mineral formation
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Reduced soil profile differentiation occurs because frequent alluvium deposits disrupt undisturbed soil development involving horizon formation; therefore soil layering becomes less distinct, rather than enhanced by complete cycling periods.
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