Question

How are laterite soil formed?Give any one negative ang one positive aspect of the soil?

Answer 1

The laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall. This is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rains.

Positive Aspect: After adopting appropriate soil conservation techniques particularly in the hilly areas of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, this soil is very useful for growing tea and coffee.

Negative Aspect: Humus content of the soil is low because most of the micro-organisms, particularly the decomposers like bacteria, get destroyed due to high temperature.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall. This is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rains.