The typical soil of tropical region, formed by the weathering of laterite rock, which promotes leaching of the soil is
A. laterite soils
B. black soil
C. red and yellow soil
D. peat and marshy soil
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Laterite is a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminium and is commonly considered to have formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Nearly all laterites are of rusty-red coloration, because of high iron oxide content. They develop by intensive and prolonged weathering of the underlying parent rock.Related Questions on World Geography
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