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* Inorganic material derived from parent (material) rocks * Organic material derived from dead and decayed materials * Biological system - such as bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and other soil animals such as nematodes, earthworms etc. * The air and water occupying the pores between the soil particles, which are loosly packed

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What is the another name of alluvial soil?

Another name for alluvial soil is fluvisols.


Why is alluvial soil called as riverine soil?

Alluvial soil is called riverine soil because it is formed by the deposition of sediments carried by rivers and streams. These sediments are rich in nutrients, making alluvial soil very fertile and suitable for agriculture.


What is the difference between alluvial SOIL and mountain soil?

Alluvial soil is the debris/talus from weathering/erosion of mountain rocks. If the mountain rock is granite, the alluvial is the breakdown components of it which are clay, silicon and mica sand. This so called alluvial soil will be deposited around foothills and perhaps further down if acted by river system. My take on this one : ....By the same token the mountain soil should be the "in situ" weathered/eroded mountain rocks which have not been transported away from the mountain yet.


Color of Alluvial soil?

Alluvial soil can vary in color depending on the minerals present in the region where it is found. Common colors of alluvial soil include brown, gray, red, or yellow. These colors are a result of the composition of the soil, such as the presence of iron or organic matter.


What is the difference between fluvial and alluvial soil?

Fluvial soil is formed by sediment deposited by moving water, while alluvial soil specifically refers to soil formed by the deposition of waterborne sediments in river floodplains. In other words, all alluvial soil is fluvial soil, but not all fluvial soil is alluvial.

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What is the another name of alluvial soil?

Another name for alluvial soil is fluvisols.


What type of soil are in gujarat?

black soil and alluvial soil is found in Gujarat.


Alluvial soil marked in the Indian Map?

On the Indian map shown alluvial soil where it is found


Why is alluvial soil called as riverine soil?

Alluvial soil is called riverine soil because it is formed by the deposition of sediments carried by rivers and streams. These sediments are rich in nutrients, making alluvial soil very fertile and suitable for agriculture.


Where does alluvial soil form?

Alluvial sediments are those deposited by a river.


What is the difference between alluvial SOIL and mountain soil?

Alluvial soil is the debris/talus from weathering/erosion of mountain rocks. If the mountain rock is granite, the alluvial is the breakdown components of it which are clay, silicon and mica sand. This so called alluvial soil will be deposited around foothills and perhaps further down if acted by river system. My take on this one : ....By the same token the mountain soil should be the "in situ" weathered/eroded mountain rocks which have not been transported away from the mountain yet.


Color of Alluvial soil?

Alluvial soil can vary in color depending on the minerals present in the region where it is found. Common colors of alluvial soil include brown, gray, red, or yellow. These colors are a result of the composition of the soil, such as the presence of iron or organic matter.


What is the difference between fluvial and alluvial soil?

Fluvial soil is formed by sediment deposited by moving water, while alluvial soil specifically refers to soil formed by the deposition of waterborne sediments in river floodplains. In other words, all alluvial soil is fluvial soil, but not all fluvial soil is alluvial.


Which soil have higher concentration of nodules?

alluvial soil


In which type of soil is ragi grown?

alluvial soil


What kind of soil does river Colorado have?

Alluvial soil


What is the most reproductive soil?

alluvial soil is the most reproductive soil