Explain the process of leaching (the process of formation of laterite soil) ?
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Main reason of laterite soils formation is due to intense leaching. Leaching happens due to high tropical rains and high temperature. As a result of high rainfall, lime and silica are leached away, and soils rich in iron oxide and aluminium compound are left behind.
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Laterite soil is formed by leaching of lateritic rocks - under high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternating dry and wet periods.Leaching of lime and silica leaves behind a poor soil which is unsuitable for cultivation.
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