Question

Differentiate between Transported soil and In situ soil, quoting a suitable example for each.

Answer 1

Transported soil	In situ soil
1. This soil is formed when the agents of erosion deposit sediments at a place.	This soil is formed when the parent rock is broken into small fragments.
2. This soil is formed far away from its parent rock.	This soil is formed when the parent rock is broken into small fragments
3. This soil is extremely fertile. For example alluvial soil.	This soil is comparatively less fertile. For example black soil, desert soil etc.