Question
In regions with frequent rainfall and alternating wet
and dry periods, what type of soil results from the leaching of bases and silica?Solution
Laterite soils develop in regions characterized by significant rainfall accompanied by alternating wet and dry periods. These soils typically exhibit red to reddish-yellow hues and tend to be acidic, with a pH range of 5 to 6. They are notably deficient in essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, magnesium, and lime.
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