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tropical soils are acidic and depleted in weatherable minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium, essential for plants. Many lowland forests are limited by a lack of phosphorus, or sometimes calcium and magnesium; others, on spodosols (periodically-flooded sands) seem to be limited by low nitrogen levels. But plant growth is dependent upon the presence and interactions of many nutrients. To add to the intricacy of the situation, the presence - or limitation - of one mineral may affect the uptake and metabolism of others. For instance, the ability of leguminous trees to "fix" atmospheric nitrogen and convert it to nitrates and nitrites may be compromised by deficiencies in iron, molybdenum and/or calcium. Because there are so many types of tropical soils, and their mineral profiles are so complex, not a great deal is known about them.
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How would the soil in a tropical rainforest be different from the soil in a tropical forest that has a wet season and a dry season?
Unlike soil in a tropical forest, the humus layer of the rain forest soil is very thin.
What is the name of the soil in tropical rainforests?
The soil in tropical rainforests is generally known as "laterite soil." This type of soil is typically red in color and highly weathered due to the constant rainfall and warm temperatures in rainforest regions.
Would tropical soil be formed by weathering?
Yes, tropical soil can be formed through weathering processes such as chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals, leaching of nutrients, and organic matter accumulation. The warm and moist climate in tropical regions accelerates weathering, leading to the development of unique soil characteristics.
Which is better suited for agricultural development Soil of a tropical rain forest or soil of a temperate deciduous forest?
The soil of a temperate deciduous forest would be best for agriculture as it is nutrient rich from decaying litter (compost). Tropical soil tends to be acidic and nutrient poor
Why is a soil profile in a tropical rain forest different from desert?
A soil profile in a tropical rainforest tends to be thick with distinct layers due to high rainfall and rapid decomposition of organic matter. In contrast, desert soil profiles are typically shallow with little organic matter, as the low rainfall and high temperature limit plant growth and organic input, resulting in less developed soil horizons.
What kind of soil does a tropical soil have?
The kind of soil that the tropical has is moist because whenever it rains the soil gets wet and that becomes moist.
What type of soil can be found in a tropical rain forest?
black soil
What best describes the soil in tropical rainforests?
Actually they lack soil horizons.
What is another name for tropical soil?
Kaolinite
What does soil in a tropical rain forest compare to soil in other biomes?
in the tropical rainforest it tastes like chocolate but in the others it tastes like dirt.
How would the soil in a tropical rainforest be different from the soil in a tropical forest that has a wet season and a dry season?
Unlike soil in a tropical forest, the humus layer of the rain forest soil is very thin.
Why is a soil profile in a tropical rain forest different from one in a desert A prairie?
A tropical rainforest gets much more precipitation than a desert gets, so, the tropical rain forest's soil is even more moister than dessert soil, the dessert soil is exceedingly dry.
Which plants prefare to grow in acidic soil?
tropical
What soil type is associated with tropical forest?
begouched
Does tropical dry forests soil drain well?
NO
What is the name of the soil in tropical rainforests?
The soil in tropical rainforests is generally known as "laterite soil." This type of soil is typically red in color and highly weathered due to the constant rainfall and warm temperatures in rainforest regions.
Would tropical soil be formed by weathering?
Yes, tropical soil can be formed through weathering processes such as chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals, leaching of nutrients, and organic matter accumulation. The warm and moist climate in tropical regions accelerates weathering, leading to the development of unique soil characteristics.
