SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION
NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA
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Detailed explanation-1: -Red soils develop a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. It looks yellow when it occurs in a hydrated form.
Detailed explanation-2: -Solution(By Examveda Team) The following statements that are correct regarding red soils of India are: The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content and they are porous and have friable structure.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer. Answer: It has got its name from its colour. It is porous and has a high percentage of iron oxide.
Detailed explanation-4: -Red soil contains a high percentage of iron content, which is responsible for its colour. Even though the soil has a high amount of Iron oxide, it has very low levels of nitrogen and other elements and its pH ranges from neutral to acidic.
Detailed explanation-5: -Red soil appears red because of the presence of iron in its oxides form in the soil .