Laterite Soil

Q. Which of the following is not concerned with the formation of laterite soil?

1. Weathering of parent rock
2. Settling of non-soluble layers on top
3. Deposition of magnesium and silicates by rain
4. Dissolution of lime and silicates in water

Q. Arrange the blocks in steps of formation of laterite soil.

1. Weathering
2. Lime dissolves
3. Silicates settle
4. Iron stays on top

Q. Which of the following substances form the surface layer in laterite soils?

1. Lime
2. Aluminium
3. Silicates
4. Iron

Q. What leads to the formation of laterite rock?

1. Heavy rainfall
2. High temperature
3. None of these
4. Soil getting soft and dry up

Q. Select the crops that grow in laterite soil

1. Cashew
2. Coffee
3. Maize
4. Pepper
5. Wheat
6. Cardamom
7. Tea
8. Rubber
9. Sugarcane
10. Potato

Q. Which of the following soils are used for construction purposes?

1. Black soil
2. Laterite soil
3. Red soil
4. Coastal alluvial soil