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The presence of what substance gives red soil its characteristic colour?
The presence of what substance gives red soil its characteristic colour?
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The correct option is C Iron
Red soil is formed by weathering of igneous rocks like granite, and metamorphic rocks like gneiss. It appears red because of the presence of iron oxides in the soil.
Red soil is formed by weathering of igneous rocks like granite, and metamorphic rocks like gneiss. It appears red because of the presence of iron oxides in the soil.
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