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Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils?

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These vary from sandy loam to clay is texture
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These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash
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These are usually fine grained
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There are by far the most fertile
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The correct option is B These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash
Alluvium is loose, unconsolidated soil or sediment that has been eroded, reshaped by water in some form, and redeposited in a non-marine setting. Alluvium is typically made up of a variety of materials, including fine particles of silt and clay and larger particles of sand and gravel.
The correct answer is B.

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