INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Laterite Soil has been obtained abundantly in tropical regions and this soil encompasses of good strength when compared to other soil. This soil is ironic in alumina and iron formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Thus, Laterite soil can be used as a building material for the manufacturing of bricks.

Detailed explanation-2: -Brick Making Suitable soils contain 25 to 50% clay and silt and 50 to 75% coarser material as determined by the simple sedimentation test. The soil must be well graded.

Detailed explanation-3: -Laterite soil are commonly used as road pavement materials to provide a better sub base, gravel for roads and base materials. They are also good material for embankment construction [3].

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -2.4 Laterite Soil It lacks fertility due to a lower base-exchanging capacity and a lower content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. However, proper irrigation and use of fertilizers make it suitable for growing crops, such as tea, coffee, rubber, cinchona, coconut, etc.