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Standard XII
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Soil
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What are the characteristics of forest soil?
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Soil:
It is the uppermost weathered layer of the earth's crust.
It is composed of organic matter, mineral particles, water, and air.
Characteristics of forests soils:
These soils are found in hilly and mountainous areas with a sufficient amount of rainforest.
On the upper slopes, the soil texture is gritty.
The soil texture on the valley side is loamy and silty.
In the Himalayan snow-covered areas, these soils are depleted and acidic, with minimal humus content.
In the valley's lower reaches, fertile soils can be found, particularly on river terraces and alluvial fans.
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