Question

Using your knowledge of geologic processes, explain why there are fertile, nutrient-rich soils on and surrounding volcanoes.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Soil is made up of different components such as the organic matter, mineral content, air and water.

We find nutrient rich soil near volcanoes due to the geological processes involve.

• A volcano is a landform which is made up of upwelling lava reaching the surface.
• The lava is made up of molten rocks.
• As they reach the surface, they cool and solidify.
• The agents of denudation, weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition breaks down the solidified rocks.
• They are then spread out round the area of the volcano.