Question

distinguished between red soil and leterite soil
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Laterite soils are mostly the end products of weathering. They are formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate wet and dry periods. ... Laterite soils are red in colour due to little clay and more gravel of red sand-stones.

Answer 2

Red soil

• It has different shades of red and yellow
• It is deficient in phosphorus content,organic matter,nitrogenous material.
• it does not hold moisture
• It is found in Odisha,Tamilnadu ,etc.

Laterite soil

• It is a poor soil and can support pastures.
• It is rich in iron but poor in nitrogen.
• it is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.
• It is found in western coastal region.