Question

what are the advantages and disadvantages of laterite soil?

Answer 1

Advantages of laterite soil are as follows:

1. Has high clay content, hence better water holding capacity.
2. Is porous, so can be used to store water in rural areas.

Disadvanatges of laterite soil are as follows:

1. Heavy rainfall causes excessive leaching.
2. Not suitable for agriculture.

Answer 2

Advantages:

1. They are are light and porous, and useful in growth of tea coffee cashews etc.

2. They have high clay content, hence better water holding capacity.

3. ️They are red in colour due to the presence of large amounts of iron oxide .

4. Used for construction purposes.

Disadvantages :

1. These Soils are formed by leaching , therefore consists of less minerals and organic materials .

2. They are acidic in nature.

3. They are very poor fertile .

4. They have high clay content and lower cation exchange capacity.