Multiple choice

Which of the following soil is typical of tropical regions which receive heavy rain fall?

  1. alluvial

  2. lateritic

  3. saline

  4. black
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lateritic soil is formed in tropical regions with high temperatures and heavy rainfall, which causes intense leaching of nutrients. This process leaves behind iron and aluminum oxides.

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