Acidic soils
A)are generally defined as soils with a pH greater than 6.
B)cause more rapid weathering and leaching of nutrients.
C)are generally very fertile.
D)decreases the chemical weathering of mineral nutrients.
E)slows the depletion rate of mineral nutrients.

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Acidic soils have a pH less than 7, which means they have a higher concentration of hydrogen ions. This higher acidity can accelerate the rate of weathering and leaching of nutrients, making them less available for plants.

Acidic Soils