Question

mention 10 characterstics of red soil​

Answer 1

Answer:

The 10 characteristics of Red Soil:

1. Loamy in deep depressions and in uplands.

2. Color of soil is Red due to Ferric Oxide.                                

3. Seen mainly in low rainfall area.

4. Also known as Omnibus group.

5. Porous, friable structure.

6. Absence of lime, kankar (impure calcium carbonate).

7. Deficient in: lime, phosphate, manganese, nitrogen, hummus, and potash.

8. Texture: Sandy to clay and loamy.

9. Red soil is formed by weathering of old crystalline igneous and water retaining gel.                                                            

10. They consist of loose gravels and highly coarse materials.

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Answer 2

1. texture of red soil varies from sand to clay, majority of loam.

2. red soil include porous and friable structure, absence of lime.

3. red soil is generally derived from crystalline rock.