Question

what is the importance of arid soil ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Importance of arid soil:

1. It is alkaline in nature because there is no rain to wash soluble salts.
2. These soils are very infertile in nature.
3. Arid soils are most characterized by their water deficiencies.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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1. Due to high calcium content, the bottom horizon of this soil is occupied by ‘Kankar’ which restricts the infiltration of water through the soil.

2. The soils contain a considerable amount of soluble salts. Due to dry climate and absence of vegetation, it also contains a very low percentage of organic matter.

3. The soil is alkaline in nature as there is no rainfall to wash soluble salts.

4. These soils are very infertile, but with proper fertilizers and irrigation, the drought resistant and salt tolerant dry crops such as barley, cotton, wheat, millets, maize, pulses, etc., can be grown.