OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

SOIL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Alluvial soils are moved by ____
A
wind
B
water
C
gravity
D
glaciers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: –Alluvial soil: It is the kind of soil that is transported by water. The alluvial soil deposits on the banks of the river. It is largely deposited in delta regions. The soil is transported by running water and this type of soil is very fertile in nature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alluvial soil is the type of soil that is strongly transported by running water. These generally get deposited at the river banks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Alluvial soil is formed from the sediments deposited by the rivers in Indo-Gangetic plains and by sea waves in the coastal plains. It is very fertile and hence, excellent for agriculture. This soil is found extensively in the northern plains and other river valleys in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Alluvial soils are called transported soil because although they are formed near the water bodies, these soils get transported from their origin to several other places by various natural agents especially by gravity.

Detailed explanation-5: -Alluvial soil is moved by running water. Glacial soil is formed from the interaction of ice and snow. Heavy ice masses push glacial soils from one place to another. Aeolian soil is moved by wind.

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