Features of laterite soil?
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➡️a laterite soil is formed from crystalline Rock by intense leaching due to heavy rains.
➡️ hilly areas in the Western Ghats, Chota Nagpur Plateau And The Shillong plateau have laterite soil.
➡️ generally laterite soil is infertile.
➡️ laterite soil can support tree crops such as Cashew and eucalyptus.
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♢ Laterite soil is commonly found in the regions of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and the hilly areas of Orissa and Assam.
♢ It is reddish brown in colour
♢ Iron oxide is present inside it which help it to give red colour .
♢ It lacks fertility due to intensive leaching .
♢ It is used for making bricks in the industries .
♢ It is suitable for growing plantation crops
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