Question

How is mountain soil (forest soil) formed? Mention any four characteristics of forest soil.

Answer 1

Mountain soil

Explanation:

Mountain soil or forest soil are formed due to the mechanical weathering caused by snow, rain, temperature variation, etc.

1. These soils are heterogeneous and their character changes with mountainous environment and altitude.
2. Rich in humus.
3. Deficient in potash, phosphorus and lime.
4. Suitable for plantation of tea, coffee, spices and tropical fruits.
5. The soil is loamy and silty in valley sides, coarse grained in the upper slopes.
6. Acidic with low humus content in the snow covered areas.
7. Fertile in the lower parts of the valleys.