what type of soil is found in the river deltas of the eastern coast? give three main features of this type of soil
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The delta landforms are formed in the river mouths by the deposition works of the river currents.
This delta landforms are very fertile because they are formed by very fertile silt soils .
Features of the silt soil:
1)This soil is very fertile for the harvesting.
2)This soil is very loose and has excellent water drainage and water retaining capabilities.
3)This soil are only formed by the deposition works of the river currents.
ALLUVIAL soil found in the river deltas formed on the eastern coast.
Alluvial soil can contain heavy metals and is rich in minerals and nutrients. These soils are formed when the speed of the water is slowed by streams and rivers. The heavy soil particles are suspended in the river and lighter soil particles are sedimented at the mouth part of the river and form a delta.
Alluvial soils vary depending on the region and geological structure of the area in terms of its mineral content and the characteristics of the soil present there.
Features of alluvial soil:
- More fertile.
- Having rich phosphoric acid along with lime potash.
- More suitable for paddy, sugar cane crops.