chapter 1 from red and laterite soil Flashcards
1
Q
meaning of laterite
A
brick
2
Q
climate where laterite soil develop
A
tropical and sub tropical region with alternate wet and dry season
3
Q
characteristics of laterite soil
A
leaching,acidic .less plant nutrient ,humus wherever thick vegetation is present
4
Q
regions where laterite soil is present
A
west bengal,north east ,south, western part of maharastra,odisha
5
Q
it is prone to what
used to cultivate
A
prone to erosion and degradation cultivation of tes and cashew
6
Q
arid soil character
A
red to brown colour sandy texture saline in nature lacks humus and moisture lower part has kanker
7
Q
arid soil is found in
A
western rajasthan
8
Q
forest soil
A
loamy and silty
in snow areas it is acidic
