Question

list two characteristics of red and yellow soil ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Characteristics.of red soil :-:-:- The texture of red soil varies from, sand to clay, the majority being loam. Their other characteristics include porous and friable structure, absence of lime, kankar and free carbonates, and small quantity of soluble salts.

characteristics of yellow soil :-:-:-

Explanation:

The yellow colour of the soil is due to the presence of iron hydroxide. The major texture of this soil is loam which is suited for agriculture. But red and yellow soils have low water holding capacity which are not suited for agriculture.

Answer 2

Answer:

RED AND YELLOW SOIL:

• DEVELOPMENT

Develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of flow

rainfall in the eastern and southern parts of Deccan Plateau.

• REGIONS WHERE FOUND

1. ORRISA
2. CHHATTISGARH
3. SOUTHERN PARTS OF MIDDLE GANGA PLAIN
4. ALONG THE PEIDMONT ZONE OF THE WESTERN GHATS

• WHY RED COLOUR

It is because of diffusion of iron in rocks.

• WHY YELLOW COLOUR

It is seen when rocks are in their hydrated form.