The soil beneath the rainforest's canopy is not excellent for agriculture because as heavy rain falls on the soil, the water works its way downward, removing nutrients in a process called ____.

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Leaching is the process where nutrients are washed away from the soil by heavy rainfall, which makes the soil beneath rainforests less fertile for agriculture.

The Soil Beneath the Rainforest's Canopy Is Not Excellent for Agriculture