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What are the crops grown in laterite soil?
the crops grown in laterite soil are coconut tea and coffee . it is rich in iron and aluminum hydroxide.
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In Biology
What is the permeability of laterite?
Current studies on laterites in Nigeria say: below 0.1 m/d to 400 m/d .
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Uses of laterite?
Laterite is a layer of soil that contains aluminum and iron oxide minerals like hematite and goethite This type of soil is found in tropical regions, and its uses include …as building material and in road construction. Because laterite also contained nickel, it was once a main source of nickel. (MORE)
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What is a laterite?
A red residual soil in humid tropical and subtropical regions that is leached of soluble minerals, aluminum hydroxides, and silica but still contains concentrations of i…ron oxides and iron hydroxides. Soil layer that is rich in iron oxide and derive from a wide variety of rocks wethering under strongly oxidizing and leaching conditions.It froms in tropical and subtropical regions where the climet is humid. Laterite is a weathering product and should be defined together with saprolite as " Residual Rock ". Residual rocks form an additional rock group of their own. As precursor of sedimentary rocks they may also be grouped within this rock group though they did not undergo considerable transport. (MORE)
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In Geology
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.
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In Soil
Why is laterite soil highly leached?
Laterite soils were formed in wet tropical conditions, causing rapid leaching of silicate and other minerals.
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What is the density of laterite?
Our 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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In Geology
What are the characteristics of laterite soil?
Laterite soil is rich in iron oxide and aluminum and is derived from a wide variety of rocks through leaching. It is formed in hot and wet tropical areas and is blackish b…rown to reddish in color. (MORE)
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Why laterite soil is yellow in color?
The colour of laterite soil depends upon where it is. In temperate climates it will be yellow, but in tropical climes it will be red. This is because the iron oxide, which is …mainly responsible for the colour, oxidizes to a different form in higher temperatures. (MORE)
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In Soil
What crops are grown on laterite soil?
leaf crops that require well drained soil. laterite is too hard and stoney to produce root crops in ..... tea and coffee and coconut are grown