AP BIOLOGY

EVOLUTION

THE ORIGIN OF LIFE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Soil that has been transported and deposited by moving water is called
A
fertile soil
B
alluvial soil
C
eolian soil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: –Alluvial soil: It is the kind of soil that is transported by water. The alluvial soil deposits on the banks of the river. It is largely deposited in delta regions. The soil is transported by running water and this type of soil is very fertile in nature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alluvial soil is also known as riverine soil because they are found in river basins and are formed when streams and rivers slow their velocity. Alluvial soils are soils deposited by surface water along rivers, in floodplains and deltas, stream terraces, and areas called alluvial fans.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alluvial soil is the type of soil that is strongly transported by running water. These generally get deposited at the river banks. Alluvial soil is very fertile soil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Alluvial soils are soils deposited by surface water.

Detailed explanation-5: -Alluvial soil is one of the best soils, requiring the least water due to its high porosity. The consistency of alluvial soil ranges from drift sand and rich, loamy soil to silt clays. India is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of alluvial soil, which covers more than 46% of its total land area.

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