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Soils

Question
CBSEENGE11011200

Mention the characteristics of Alluvial soils.

Solution

The characteristics are:
1. Alluvial soils are deposited by river.

2. These soils are limited to river basins and plains.

3. These are very fertile soils.

4. These consist of fine-grained clay and sand.

5. These soils are rich in potash but poor in phosphorus.

6. These are generally deep soils.