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It is sandy in texture. It is saline in nature and lacks humus and moisture. Arid soils contain a substantial amount of soluble salts. It is alkaline in nature because there is no rain to wash soluble salts...
Arid soils have surface horizons with several unique characteristics. Arid soil can be classified as a group of soils belonging to the aridisol order of USDA classification. Some important features of arid soil are:
The soil red and brown in colour.
It is sandy in texture.
It is saline in nature and lacks humus and moisture.
Arid soils contain a substantial amount of soluble salts.
It is alkaline in nature because there is no rain to wash soluble salts.
These soils are very infertile in nature.
Arid soils are most characterized by their water deficiencies.
It contains high levels of gypsum, calcium carbonates, sodium.