SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION
SOILS
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Red soil
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black soil
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laterite soil
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mountain soil
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Detailed explanation-1: -The geographical distribution of laterite is not limited to Angadipuram in Malappuram district but it is also found in the midland regions and highlands of Kerala. Its occurrence extends to Aleppey, Quilon, Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Trichur and Cannanore districts.
Detailed explanation-2: -The acid ferruginous soils of Kerala State, southern India, are often referred to as ‘laterite’ and/or ‘lateritic soils’ and have attracted the attention of earth scientists all over the world because of their importance in industry and agriculture (Schellman 1981; Ollier and Galloway 1990; Aleva 1994).
Detailed explanation-3: -The soils of Kerala can be broadly grouped into coastal alluvium, mixed alluvium, acid saline, kari, laterite, red, hill, black cotton and forest soils.
Detailed explanation-4: -The laterite soil develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall. These soils are mainly found in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and the hilly areas of Orissa and Assam. This soil is very useful for growing tea and coffee.