Question

Lateritic soil is rich in iron and aluminum oxides, which are responsible for its characteristic reddish-brown color. Base saturation in lateritic soil is .........................

A < 10 % Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B < 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C >35% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D >20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E <15 % Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The base saturation percentage of lateritic soil is >35%, which means that more than 35% of the soil's cation exchange capacity (CEC) is occupied by basic cations such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

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