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प्रश्न
Why do the following occur?
To the west of Sahyadris, laterite soils are formed from basalt rock.
लघु उत्तरीय
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उत्तर
- It rains heavily to the west of Sahyadris (i.e. in the Konkan region).
- The climate to the west of Sahyadris is humid.
- Heavy rainfall and humidity lead to the leaching of basalt rock on a large scale. This process gives rise to laterite soils. Thus, to the west of Sahyadris, laterite soils are formed from basalt rock.
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Factors Necessary for Soil Formation
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Complete the following table.
| Factor/Process | Role in the formation of soils |
| Parent Rock | ____________ |
| Regional Climate | ____________ |
| Organic material | ____________ |
| Microorganisms | ____________ |
Why do the following occur?
Humus content in the soil increases
Why do the following occur?
Soil formation process is faster in the equatorial climate.
Why do the following occur?
The salinity of the soil increases.
Why do the following occur?
Rice is the staple diet of the people from Konkan.
Give information on:
Organic manures
Give information on:
Place where you will get the information about the suitability of a soil for a particular crop.
