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 iron 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.
they are very productive agriculturally
Laterite soil
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).
The rate of percolation in laterite soil can vary depending on factors such as soil composition, structure, moisture content, and porosity. Generally, laterite soils have a moderate to high rate of percolation due to their porous nature and ability to drain water quickly.
Laterite soil typically contains minerals such as iron oxides, aluminum oxides, and hydrated iron and aluminum oxides. These minerals give laterite soil its characteristic red color and unique physical properties, like hardness and poor fertility. Additionally, laterite soils may also contain varying amounts of other elements like manganese, nickel, and chromium.
Laterite is used for construct houses, it gives a beautiful and a earthy home. U can save lots by building with a laterite.
Laterite soil is found in Tamil Nadu and Orissa.
they are very productive agriculturally
Laterite soil
tea, cashew nut are some crops grown in laterite crops answer by nikhil bisht
J. A. Prescott has written: 'Laterite and lateritic soils' -- subject(s): Soils, Laterite, Analysis
the crops grown in laterite soil are coconut tea and coffee . it is rich in iron and aluminum hydroxide.
Pedalfer is associated with a moist climate, Pedocal with a dry climate and laterite with a wet climate.
Lyle T. Alexander has written: 'Genesis and hardening of laterite in soils' -- subject(s): Laterite
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.
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