Question

Write any two features of Arid soil.

Answer 1

Features of Arid soil:-

• The lower horizons of the soil are occupied by Kankar because of the increasing calcium continent downwards.
• Due to the dry climate, high temperature, evaporation is faster and the soil lacks humus and moisture.
• After proper irrigation these soil become cultivable as has been in the case of western Rajasthan.
• The Kankar layer formations in the bottom horizons restrict the infiltration of water.