Question

points on characteristics of laterite soil​

Answer 1

Answer:

Laterite soil develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall.

Humus content of the soil is low because most of the micro organisms, particularly the decomposer like bacteria, get destroyed due to high temperature.

Laterite soils are suitable for cultivation with adequate doses of manures and fertilizers.

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) Laterite Soils are leached Soils because alternating dry and wet spells cause the soluble silica to be removed. (ii) These Soils are acidic in nature and coarse and crumbly in texture. (iii) The proportion of lime and silica is reduced when leaching takes place.