THE EARTH
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Soils of volcanic origin, where weathering is actively breaking down lavas and liberating the essential plant foods, are most favoured for the cultivation of
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Coffee
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Tea
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Sugar beet
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Sugarcane
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -These soils are called Andisols, and they are often very young, and acidic depending on which type of volcano they come from. Volcanic soils around the equator can be very well weathered, and can lose some of their nutrients unless there is another eruption. These materials can be very dark in color.
Detailed explanation-2: -Black soil is abundant in the Deccan plateau region. One of the distinct features of the Peninsular plateau is the black soil area known as Deccan Trap. This is of volcanic origin, hence, the rocks are igneous.
Detailed explanation-3: -Parent Material: Volcanic soils, also known as Andisols, are formed from volcanic ash and cinder deposits.
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