Question

What are the three special characteristics of laterite soil?

Answer 1

1. Hardens Like Brick: When exposed to air, it becomes exceedingly hard and stone-like, making it an excellent long-lasting material for brick building.
2. Intense Leaching Formation: It forms strictly in tropical climates with alternating wet and dry seasons, where severe rains remove silica and lime, leaving mainly iron and aluminium oxides.
3. High Iron and Aluminium: It has a particular chemical composition dominated by iron and aluminium compounds, giving it a rusty-red colour.