Question

What are the characteristics of forest soil?

Answer 1

Soil:

1. It is the uppermost weathered layer of the earth's crust.
2. It is composed of organic matter, mineral particles, water, and air.

Characteristics of forests soils:

1. These soils are found in hilly and mountainous areas with a sufficient amount of rainforest.
2. On the upper slopes, the soil texture is gritty.
3. The soil texture on the valley side is loamy and silty.
4. In the Himalayan snow-covered areas, these soils are depleted and acidic, with minimal humus content.
5. In the valley's lower reaches, fertile soils can be found, particularly on river terraces and alluvial fans.