Question

What restricts the infiltration of water in arid soil?

Answer 1

Answer:

In the lower horizons of arid or deserty soils, kankar are found beacuse of increasing calcium content downwards, which restricts the infiltration of water.So, kankar restricts the infiltration of water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Arid or desert soils are found in deserts. These soils are formed by wind activities and are sandy in nature. It lacks moisture and humus due to the dry climate and high temperature which causes rapid evaporation. It is infertile and saline due to lack of rainfall. Due to the high quantity of calcium carbonates and sodium, kankar is formed and restricts infiltration of water in the soil.