Geography, asked by Anonymous, 1 year ago

Why laterite soil is acidic in nature?

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Answered by ᏕɱartYᎶᴜʀɭ

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Explanation:

Laterite soil is formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate wet and dry periods, which leads to leaching of soil. The mechanism of leaching involves acid dissolving the minerals found in the parent rock. ... They produce a pH value less than 7 hence the soils are acidic.

Answered by CᴀɴᴅʏCʀᴜsʜ

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Answer:

Laterite soil is formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate wet and dry periods, which leads to leaching of soil. The mechanism of leaching involves acid dissolving the minerals found in the parent rock. They produce a pH value less than 7 hence the soils are acidic.

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