Red Soil Latosols Flashcards
1
Q
Where are they commonly found?
A
Tropical equatorial climate
- Hot wet climate with thick forest cover
2
Q
What are example examples of human activity in tropical red latosols-
A
Deforestation, agriculture, urbanisation, humans use land for cattle farming and growing after liming the soil
3
Q
Where does the red colour come from?
A
The iron oxides in the soil and clay produced as a result of chemical weathering
4
Q
What’s the average temperature?
A
18°
5
Q
What’s the average rainfall
A
1800 to 2500 mm per year
6
Q
What’s the average humidity?
A
60 to 96%
7
Q
What causes deep chemical weathering and bleaching of minerals through the soil?
A
High rainfall, humidity and temperature
8
Q
List the order of layers in tropical red latosols
A
- thick layer of litter
- Many active biota
- Iron oxide soil
- Yellow clay
- Parent material
9
Q
Is the soil debt larger than podsold
A
Yes
