Question

Features of laterite soil in points.​

Answer 1

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Features of laterite soil :---

→Leached of alkalis.

→Crust formation near the surface.

→Extreme form to red tropical areas.

→Accumulation of sesquioxide in top layer of soil.

✔1. It is rich in iron and aluminium.

✔2. It is commonly found in hot and wet tropical areas.

✔3. It is less fertile and hence not suitable for agricultural purposes.

✔4. These soils are mainly found in Karnataka, kerla, tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and some hilly regions of oddisha.

✔5. Laterite soils are suitable for cultivation with adequate doses of manures and fertilizers.

✔6. These soils are acidic in nature, coarser and crumbly in texture

Answer 2

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♦Laterite soil develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall.

♦Laterite soils are suitable for cultivation with adequate doses of manures and fertilizers.

♦Laterite ores also were the early major source of nickel.

♦Laterite soil is fine textured and clayey I'm nature.

♦It has high amounts of lime, iron, magnesium and generally low quantities of phosphorus,nitrogen and organic matter.