wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Arrange the blocks in steps of formation of laterite soil.

A
Weathering
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Lime dissolves
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Silicates settle
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Iron stays on top
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution


Due to strong and prolonged rainfall, weathering of underlying parent rock takes place. Lime and silicates, which are water soluble, dissolve in rainwater and settle down in the lower layers. Non soluble iron and aluminium remain in the top layers.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Laterite Soil
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon