mention any four features of arid soil
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(i) The soil ranges red to brown in colour. (ii) The soils contain considerable amount of soluble salts. (iii) The soils contain a low percentage of organic matter due to dry climate and absence of vegetation. (iv) The soil is alkaline in nature as there is no rainfall to wash soluble salts.
Four features of arid soil :-
☆ It lack humans and moisture due to dry climate, high temperature and faster rate of evaporation.
☆ It can be used for cultivation only with suitable irrigation methods as in case of Ganganagar district of western Rajasthan. It is useful for growing barley, wheat, cotton and pulses.
☆ This soil is found in Western parts of Rajasthan, Northern Gujarat and Southern parts of Haryana.
☆ In the lower horizons of this soil, Kankar are found due to increasing calcium content downwards, which restrict the infiltration of water.
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