Question

distinguish between red soil and laterite soil stating any three points of distinction

Answer 1

Black soil -
1. Retains moisture and becomes sticky when wet
2. The black colour is due to crystalline schists
3. They are fine grained in texture

Red soil -
1. It is not retentive to moisture
2. It is rich in iron oxide hence red in colour
3. Coarse crumbly and porus in texture