Question

Distinguish between transported and residual soil.​

Answer 1

Transported soil is blown or washed away from its parent rock. Soil that remains at the place of formation is called residual soil. ... The weathered pieces of rocks that have been carried by several agents like wind and water and finally breaks down into further small pieces to settle down is called transported soil.

Answer 2

Answer:

Soils that remain at the locatio of its formation are called residual soils. While soil that are transported from its place of origin by wind, water or glacier are called transported soil. Note: Residual soils haves better engineering properties as compared to the transported soil.