Multiple choice

Laterite soil develop as a result of

  1. deposits of alluvial

  2. Deposition of loess

  3. Leaching

  4. Continued vegetation cover

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Laterite soil forms in hot, wet tropical climates through intense leaching - where heavy rainfall washes out soluble minerals like silica and lime, leaving behind iron and aluminum oxides which give laterite its characteristic red color.