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Terra Rossa is a Latin word which means

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"Terra Rossa" is a Latin word which means?

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"Terra Rossa" is a Latin word means Red Landscape. When weathering of limestone rock takes place the clay contained in the rocks are left behind and this red clay soil is termed as "Terra Rossa". This type of red soil is also produced by weathering of dolomite rock.
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