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प्रश्न
Define ‘Leaching’? In which region South of the Tropic of Cancer, can one find Soil formed by ‘Leaching’?
उत्तर
Leaching Soil is the process by which soluble substances such as organic basic minerals and mineral salts are washed out of the upper layer of a Soil into a lower layer by percolating rain water, e.g., Laterite Soil.
Found in Karnataka which is south of Tropic of Cancer.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the items in Column I with those in Column II:
| Column I | Column II |
| A home for living organisms | Large particles |
| Upper layer of the soil | All kinds of soil |
| Sandy soil | Dark in colour |
| Middle layer of the soil | Small particles and packed tight |
| Clayey soil | Lesser amount of humus |
Name the soil which occurs ex situ
Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
Terrace farming is an ideal soil conservation method for hilly regions.
Name the Indian soil which is formed due to the weathering of basic igneous rocks.
Name the Soil known for its self-ploughing quality and the capacity to hold moisture. Name any two cash crops for which it is specially suited.
Name the varieties of Alluvial Soils. Where are they found?
Why are Alluvial Soil agriculturally important?
Name one area where Laterite Soil is found in large-scale.
Which one of the following is responsible for sheet erosion?
Laterite soil is very useful for growing ______.
