FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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This type of soil is yellowish in colour and can be found in the desert.
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sand
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garden soil
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clay
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Desert soil is mostly sandy soil (90–95%) found in low-rainfall regions. It has a low content of nitrogen and organic matter with very high calcium carbonate and phosphate, thus making it infertile. The amount of calcium is 10 times higher in the lower layer than in the topsoil.
Detailed explanation-2: -The colour of the alluvial soils varies from the light grey to ash grey. Its shades depend on the depth of the deposition, the texture of the materials, and the time taken for attaining maturity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Red Soil and Yellow Soil The soil takes on a yellow colour when it is hydrated. These soils are generally found in the Western Ghats, Odisha and Chattisgarh.
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