The Laterite Soil is the type of soil formed from intense leaching in areas of high rainfall , moisture and high temperature. The soil formed by the process of intense leaching is laterite soil.
All laterites are of rusty-red coloration, because of high iron oxide content. They develop by intensive and long-lasting leaching of the underlying parent rock. Laterite soil is a rock type soil rich in iron and aluminium, and is commonly considered to have formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Laterite soils are best suitable for cultivation of coffee, rubber and tea.
The laterite soil develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rain. This is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain. Humus content of the soil is low because most of the micro organisms, particularly the decomposers, like bacteria, get destroyed due to high temperature.
Humus is formed from the decomposition of plant and animal material, and it plays a crucial role in providing nutrients to plants and improving soil structure.
The soil formed from the hardening of the liquid sap of trees is called resin. Resin is a sticky substance that usually hardens into a solid state, often used as a protective covering for wounds ...
Topsoil is formed through the breakdown of rocks and organic matter by weathering, plant roots, microorganisms, and other factors over time. These processes gradually create a layer of nutrient ...
The final layer of soil formed is called the topsoil layer. It is the topmost layer that is rich in organic matter and nutrients, making it crucial for plant growth and agriculture.
The mineral-rich soil deposited in the Huang He river is called "loess." It is formed from windblown deposits of silt and clay, and is known for its fertility and ability to support agriculture.
