zonal soils

Question 1

what is a zonal soil?

Answer 1

major soil groups classified by covering a certain geographical area. mature soil that developed from the interaction between climate, vegetation and parent rock over a long time

Question 2

what are the two zonal soils?

Answer 2

podzols
latosols

Question 3

podzols overview

Answer 3

location: cool climates in the northern hemisphere
under coniferous woodland or heather moorland

key characteristics: dark brown/black
form as a result of acidic weathering conditions lack of nutrients due to leaching

human uses: forestry as coniferous trees grow well in podzols
livestock grazing
not suitable for arable farming as theres a lack of nutrients

Question 4

whats the location of the podzols?

Answer 4

location: cool climates in the northern hemisphere
under coniferous woodland or heather moorland

Question 5

what are the key characteristics of podzols?

Answer 5

key characteristics: dark brown/black
form as a result of acidic weathering conditions lack of nutrients due to leaching

Question 6

what are the human uses of podzols?

Answer 6

human uses: forestry as coniferous trees grow well in podzols
livestock grazing
not suitable for arable farming as theres a lack of nutrient

Question 7

latosols overview

Answer 7

location: tropical rainforests
tropics on or close to equator
south america and south east asia

key characteristics: deep 30-40m due to chemical weathering
rich in iron and aluminum oxides, which give them their reddish or yellowish hue
leaching of nutrients, latosols are generally low in fertility, particularly in phosphorus

human uses: not suitable for agriculture
humans use slash and burn to grow crops as burning adds nutrients

Question 8

whats the location of latosols?

Answer 8

location: tropical rainforests
tropics on or close to equator
south america and south east asia

Question 9

what are the key characteristics of latosols?

Answer 9

key characteristics: deep 30-40m due to chemical weathering
rich in iron and aluminum oxides, which give them their reddish or yellowish hue
leaching of nutrients, latosols are generally low in fertility, particularly in phosphorus

Question 10

what are the human uses of latosols?

Answer 10

human uses: not suitable for agriculture
humans use slash and burn to grow crops as burning adds nutrients