Question

Give some features of the laterite soil

Answer 1

Laterite soil characteristicsLaterite is a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminum, and is commonly considered to have formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Nearly all laterites are of rusty-red coloration, because of high iron oxide content. They develop by intensive and long-lasting weathering of the underlying parent rock.




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Answer 2

Features of laterite soil are:

1. Extreme form of red tropical soil type.

2. Leached of alkalis and silica.

3. Accumulation of sesquioxides in top layer.

4. Crust formation near the surface, nodular concretions, induration

5. When dry it becomes hard and thus forms a useful building material.

6. Soil reaction is acidic.

7. Poor base saturation.
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