Question

Distinguish between alluvials soil and laterite soil

Answer 1

Alluvial soil -

1.Most fertile

2.Formed by sand and silts deposited on river banks

3. Light to dark brown in colour

Laterite soil -

1. Poor soil

2. Formed by leaching of black soil by heavy rainfall

3. Brown to reddish colour

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Alluvial soil is formed due to the deposition of alluvium from the river whereas laterite soil is formed due to leaching in wet and hot areas. ... * Alluvial soil isn,t acidic whereas laterite soil is acidic and coarse. *Alluvial soil is found in peninsular region whereas laterite soil is found in areas of western ghats