Question

Which is not true of laterite soils?

a. they form in the wet tropicsb. they are red in colorc. they are very productive agriculturallyd. they are enriched in iron oxide

Answer 1

they r very productive agriculturally

Answer 2

Answer: c. they are very productive agriculturally

Step-by-step explanation:

The laterite soil is reddish to yellow in color. It is typically found in hot and wet tropical areas. The soil exhibit a lower concentration of nitrogen, potassium, lime, phosphorus and magnesia. But soil contains high concentration of oxides of iron, manganese and titanium. It is not suitable for agriculture as the soil lacks essential elements required for the growth of crops like nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. The soil is suitable for making bricks.

On the basis of the above explanation, c. they are very productive agriculturally is not true for laterite soils.