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← GeographyWhich soil characteristic results when intense tropical weathering occurs?
A)Development of thick laterite layers✓
B)Increased organic matter accumulation
C)Higher cation exchange capacity
D)Enhanced mineral nutrient retention
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Laterite formation happens because intense weathering causes leaching of silica, leaving iron and aluminum oxides. This creates distinct red layers; this is known as differential mobilization, therefore a thick laterite develops rather than organic buildup.
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