Laterite Soil

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 substances form the surface layer in laterite soils?

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

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 soils are used for construction purposes?

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

Q. Which of the following is NOT true with regards to laterite soil?

1. Laterite soil develops under tropical and subtropical climates with alternate wet and dry seasons
2. Heavy rainfall causes leaching of silica and lime, while iron oxide and aluminium compounds are left behind.
3. It is very fertile and supports a wide variety of crops
4. It is deficinet in humus content