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Why is deltaic alluvium more fertile than coastal alluvium?
Give a geographical reason for the following:
Deltaic alluvium is more fertile than the coastal alluvium.
Give Reasons
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Solution 1
Deltaic alluvium (Khadar) is more fertile than coastal alluvium (Bhangar) as new layers are deposited year after year during monsoonal floods.
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Solution 2
Coastal alluvium is less effective at conserving water than deltaic alluvium due to its combination with sand. The deltaic alluvium contains newly deposited alluvial components.
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