Nutrient Leaching
Leaching is the process where dissolved nutrients in the
soil profile moves downward with percolating water. It is the loss of
water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil. The nutrients that seep through
the rooting zone may be recycled if roots grow deeper.
an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide
Answer: D
Scientists find most deep-ocean trenches in the Pacific. Example being the Mariana Trench.
