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Distinguish the alluvial soil found in the upper course of rivers and that found in the lower courses.

Answer

Alluvial soil in the upper course

Alluvial soil in the lower course

(i) The soil particles are bigger in size.

(ii) The soils are coarse.

(iii) The soils in the upper course is less fertile.

(i) The soil particles are smaller in size.

(ii) The soils are less coarse.

(iii) The soils in the lower course is more fertile.

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