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∙ 13y agoOur Year 10 class measure the density of Laterite and after 6 trials we found the density of Western Australian laterite to be approximately 2.5g/cm3
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Is laterite a sedimentary rock?
No, laterite is not a sedimentary rock. It is actually a type of soil or regolith that forms in tropical and subtropical regions. Laterite is formed through the weathering of various rocks, including basalt, limestone, and granite.
Laterite soils contain high amounts of what?
Iron oxide
Laterite soils are most commonly found in which type of environment?
Tropical
What is the mass of a sample divided by its volume?
Its density. Density is mass per unit volume.
Comparing the density of a liquid to the density of water is?
This is the determination of the specific density (the ratio liquid density/water density).
Why is laterite soil called so?
Because It has laterite in it.
What are the other uses of laterite?
Laterite is used for construct houses, it gives a beautiful and a earthy home. U can save lots by building with a laterite.
Where laterite soil is found in India?
Laterite soil is found in Tamil Nadu and Orissa.
Why laterite soil is red in color?
Laterite soil is red in colour due to the presence of oxides of iron.
Which crops are grown on laterite soil?
tea, cashew nut are some crops grown in laterite crops answer by nikhil bisht
Why are laterite soils known as leached soil?
Laterite soil is formed by the leaching of lateritic rocks so it is known as leached soil
What has the author J A Prescott written?
J. A. Prescott has written: 'Laterite and lateritic soils' -- subject(s): Soils, Laterite, Analysis
What crops are grown in laterite soil?
the crops grown in laterite soil are coconut tea and coffee . it is rich in iron and aluminum hydroxide.
Why is laterite soil highly leached?
Laterite soils were formed in wet tropical conditions, causing rapid leaching of silicate and other minerals.
What climates are usually associated pedalfer pedocal laterite?
Pedalfer is associated with a moist climate, Pedocal with a dry climate and laterite with a wet climate.
What has the author Lyle T Alexander written?
Lyle T. Alexander has written: 'Genesis and hardening of laterite in soils' -- subject(s): Laterite
Why does laterite contain almost no organic material?
Plants growing on laterite depend on decaying litter for nutrients because laterite contains very few soluble minerals, which have been leached by the wet and humid climate of their tropical locations (present day).
