Question

Describe any five distinct characteristics of Arid soil ..

Answer 1

Answer:

The soil red and brown in colour.

It is sandy in texture.

It is saline in nature and lacks humus and moisture.

Arid soils contain a substantial amount of soluble salts.

It is alkaline in nature because there is no rain to wash soluble salts.

Answer 2

Answer:

• The soil ranges red to brown in colour.

• The soil contain considerable amount of soluble salts.

• The soil contain the low percentage of organic matter due to dry climate and absence of vegitation.

• The lower horizon of the soil is occupied by 'kankar' because of increasing calcium content downwards.

• The soil is alkaline in nature as there is no rainfall to wash soluble salts.