Question

Why is laterite soil called laterite?

Answer 1

Laterite is a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminium, and is commonly considered to have formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Nearly all laterites are of rusty-red coloration, because of high iron oxide content. They develop by intensive and long-lasting weathering of the underlying parent rock.

Answer 2

Laterite soil called laterite because laterite soil is made by leaching of top soil and leaching of top soil known as laterite that is why laterite soil called laterite

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