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Question
Briefly answer the following:
Mention a physical characteristic of Laterite soil.
Solution
1) It is poruous soil, silica is removed from it by chemical action . It is poor in lime and magnesium and deficiet in nitrogen.
2) It is acidic in nature as alkalis are leached
3) It is considered suitable for builing purposes.
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