Question

what are thefive characteristics of red soil​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation :

The characteristicsof red soil are:-

1)Rich in iron content

2)Less humus content

3)Poor in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime

4)Formed due to whethering of igneous and metamorphic rocks

5)Slightly acidic and porous

Answer 2

Red soils generally occur in areas with humid subtropical climatic conditions which leads to leaching of bases and enrichment of iron oxides/ sesquoxides. the red color is due to iron oxides present in their oxidized condition. These soils are low in organic matter, N, P and K and often acidic to neutral in reaction. They are well drained porous soils, generally shallow depth.