Question

What is Alluvial Soil . Write its properties

Answer 1

Answer:

Alluvium is loose, unconsolidated soil or sediment that has been eroded, reshaped by water in some form, and redeposited in a non-marine setting. Alluvium is typically made up of a variety of materials, including fine particles of silt and clay and larger particles of sand and gravel.

properties of alluvial soil:

Alluvial soil is considered the most fertile soil. The entire northern plains of India are made of alluvial soil.

Alluvial soil contains sand, silt and clay.

According to age, the alluvial soil is classified as Bangar (old alluvial) and Khadar (new alluvial).

Alluvial soil contains an ample amount of potash, phosphoric acid and lime. The soil is thus suitable for the growth of sugarcane, wheat and rice

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