Question

I have a very high capacity of retaining moisture when the moisture dries I develop fissure and cracks and I am also know as cotton soil tell me what kind of soil am I​

Answer 1

Answer:

Black soil

Explanation:

Black soil has high capacity of retaining moisture and is also know as cotton soil.

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Answer 2

The answer is Black soil.

EXPLANATION:

• The other name for black soil is cotton soil because cotton is the traditional growing crop in this soil.
• Black soil is a mineral type of soil with high carbon content.
• Black soil is also used for the cultivation of wheat, tobacco, and chilies.
• Black soil is highly fertile with a very high water holding capacity.
• It becomes hard and tenacious when wet.
• Because of high content of clay in black spoil,it develops fissures or cracks after drying.
• The black color is due to the presence of iron compounds in the soil. It also makes the soil resistant to wind or water erosion.
• In India black is found majorly across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh (on deccan plateau and Malwa plateau), Gujrat and karnataka.

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