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\begin{array} { l } { \text { Differentiate between: } } \\ { \text { i. Alluvial soil and Mountain soil } } \\ { \text { ii. Black soil and Laterite soil } } \end{array} |
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Answer» *Alluvial soil is formed due to the deposition of alluvium from the river whereas laterite soil is formed due to leaching in wet and hot areas. *Alluvial soil is light grey in colour whereas laterite soil is reddish. * Alluvial soil isn,t acidic whereas laterite soil is acidic and coarse. *Alluvial soil is found in peninsular region whereas laterite soil is found in areas of western ghats. Aluvial soil is very fertileblack soil has ability to retain water and become sticky when wetlaterite soil os formed by leaching process |
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