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← GeographyWhich process limits soil horizon development during intense rainfall events?
A)Accelerated chemical weathering✓
B)Enhanced bioturbation mixing
C)Increased capillary action
D)Reduced evapotranspiration rates
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Accelerated chemical weathering occurs during high rainfall because increased water availability rapidly dissolves soil minerals through hydrolysis and oxidation. This inhibits vertical horizon differentiation; therefore, weathering's impact dominates, rather than promoting horizon structuring through stabilization and mineral sorting.
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