Question

Why do soils in wet climates tend to be depleted of certain nutrients?

Answer 1

Soils in wet climates tend to be depleted of certain nutrients because of the leaching of important chemical nutrients due to too much water1. In humid and poorly drained regions, swampy conditions may prevail, producing soil that is dominated by organic matter1. Wetland soils are an important global sink for carbon2. The variable physical (texture, bulk density) and chemical (pH, redox potential) properties of wetland soils affect the ability of wetlands to perform these ecosystem services and act as carbon and nutrient sinks2

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Answer 2

In these areas, a high level of leaching takes place. When leaching occurs, nutrients are taken from the soil and not readily replaced. After this occurs over time in humid climates, the soil tends to be depleted and not contain certain nutrients essential for plant life.