Question

Mention 10 characteristics of desert soils.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Characteristics of desert soil are-

1. They are also called Arid soil.

2. They are found in hot and dry areas of Western Rajasthan.

3. It's colour ranges from red to brown.

4. They are sandy in texture.

5. They have high concentration of salt due to high rate of evaporation.

6. Lower layers of arid solis have a layer of Kanker or calcium content which prevents the seepage of water.

7. Arid or desert soils have lack of humus due to scarcity of vegetation.

8. These soils need to be ploughed deeply by turning soil upside down.

9. With adequate irrigation, desert soils can be cultivated.

10. Mainly cactus is grown in this area.

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Answer 2

Answer: 10 characteristics of desert soils are listed below.

Explanation: Generally Desert soil has another name as Arid soil.
1. Desert soils are Sand and Rocky.
2. They are thin.
3. Desert soils are great in colour.
4. Cactus can be easily grown .
5. They are very dry. When it rains they soak up the water very quickly
6. The surface of desert soil may appear crusty due to lack of rainfall .
7. They has a low content of nitrogen and organic matter.
8. Calcium carbonate and phosphate are very high in desert soils.
9. They are not suitable for the majority of crop production.
10. They include large number of soluble salts

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