Question

Humus content of the laterite soil is very low .explain by giving two reasons

Answer 1

the soil is formed in the regiond of high temperature. so most of the micro-organisms, particularly the decomposers like bacteria, get destroyed.
the soil is formed due to the intense leaching. so the nutrients of the soil are washed away by heavy rains.

Answer 2

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• The humus content of laterite soil is low because this soil is found in the regions of high temperature and heavy rainfall.

• Due to high temperature, the decomposers or bacteria in the soil get destroyed and hence the humus content is less.