name the laterite soil belt in north eastern state
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Soil is one of the major natural resources like air and water.
Laterite Soil
The term is derived from the word 'Later' which means 'brick'. Laterite soil is found in those areas of the country which receive heavy rainfall with alternate dry and wet period - particularly, near the coasts. The kind of soil becomes soft when wet and hardens when dry. In these climatic conditions, leaching of soil takes place which is a process in which fertile portion of the soil gets washed away by heavy rains. They are formed from decomposition of rocks and contain iron oxide which gives them red either pink color. This type of soil is normally deficient in nitrogen and is poor in lime content; therefore, it is an acidic soil. The states where this type of soil can be found are Assam and Meghalaya in North Eastern state of India.
Laterite Soil
The term is derived from the word 'Later' which means 'brick'. Laterite soil is found in those areas of the country which receive heavy rainfall with alternate dry and wet period - particularly, near the coasts. The kind of soil becomes soft when wet and hardens when dry. In these climatic conditions, leaching of soil takes place which is a process in which fertile portion of the soil gets washed away by heavy rains. They are formed from decomposition of rocks and contain iron oxide which gives them red either pink color. This type of soil is normally deficient in nitrogen and is poor in lime content; therefore, it is an acidic soil. The states where this type of soil can be found are Assam and Meghalaya in North Eastern state of India.
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