give reason why laterite soil is prone to wind erosion
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It is because they are comprised of clay, silt and sand-size particles that are easily carried away by wind from one place to another
Explanation:
Laterite soils are red in color and they are not suitable for cultivation purposes as there is the presence of minerals such as aluminum and iron. It can be used for cultivation after adding manure and fertilizers into the soil.
These soils are high in the concentration of iron oxides and are prone to weathering by agents such as wind and water. These are comprised of small silt, clay and sand-size particles that are easily carried away by the wind. Water can also wash away these soil particles.
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They have small particles of clay and sand that get weathered easily.
Explanation:
- The laterite is a soil that is rich in aluminium and iron and is formed in wet and humid tropical areas and has a reddish colour due to iron oxide content due to prolonged intensive weathering by the parent rocks.
- They vary significantly according to there climate, location, and depth. These soils are formed by leaching with alternative wet and dry periods that lead to the residue of oxides. Thus these soils are used for cultivation by the addition of manures and fertilizers.
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