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The soils which are carried and deposited by river and wind are called _______


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Transported soil:

  1. The soil which is carried and deposited by river and wind is called transported soil.
  2. It is also known as alluvial soil.
  3. Transported soil is a combination of humus, clay, sand, silt, and particles of rock.
  4. Transported soil contains all the nutrients needed during photosynthesis for plants.
  5. Transported soils are transferred by gravity, glaciers, wind, water, humans, etc.
  6. There are three types of transported soils: Wind-transported soil, Water transported soil, and Glacier transported soil.

Final answer: The soils which are carried and deposited by river and wind are called transported or alluvial soils.


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