Question

What is the difference between laterite and alluvial soil?

Answer 1

Alluvial soil-This soil is formed due to deposition of alluvium by the rivers.This is light grey in colour,This is not acidic.This is good for cultivation of crops.This is not coarse.This is found in peninsular plateau.Crops like wheat, cotton, rice jute,sugarcane can be grown in this type of soil.

Laterite soil-This soil is formed due to leaching in wet and hot areas.This is reddish in colour.This soil is acidic and coarse.This is found in areas of Western Ghats,Orissa,plateau of Chotanagar and parts of Madya Pradesh.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Alluvial soil is formed due to the deposition of alluvium from the river whereas laterite soil is formed due to leaching in wet and hot areas. *Alluvial soil is light grey in colour whereas laterite soil is reddish. * Alluvial soil isn,t acidic whereas laterite soil is acidic and coarse.