Question

Describe any Three Feature of Arid Soil

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) The soil ranges red to brown in colour.

(ii) The soils contain considerable amount of soluble salts.

(iii) The soils contain a low percentage of organic matter due to dry climate and absence of vegetation.

(iv) The soil is alkaline in nature as there is no rainfall to wash soluble salts.

(v) The lower horizon of the soil is occupied by ‘kankar’ because of the increasing calcium content downwards. The ‘kankar’ layer formations in the bottom horizons restrict the infiltration of water.

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. this type of soil is typically found in deserty areas.
2. No or least humus contain.
3. This type of soil have low water holding capacity.