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WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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The typical soil of tropical region, formed by the weathering of laterite rock, which promotes leaching of the soil is
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laterite soils
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black soil
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red and yellow soil
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peat and marshy soil
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Main reason of laterite soils formation is due to intense leaching. Leaching happens due to high tropical rains and high temperature. As a result of high rainfall, lime and silica are leached away, and soils rich in iron oxide and aluminium compound are left behind.
Detailed explanation-2: -Laterite soil is rich in aluminum and iron, formed in wet and hot tropical areas. Almost all laterites are rusty red due to the presence of iron oxides. It is prepared by the long-lasting and intensive weathering of the parent rock.
Detailed explanation-3: -The laterite soils are commonly found in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and the hilly areas of Orissa and Assam.
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