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Laterite soil develops as a result of : |
| A. | deposits of alluvial |
| B. | deposits of loess |
| C. | leaching |
| D. | continued vegetation cover |
| Answer» C. leaching | |
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Explanation: Laterite has been derived from the Latin word 'later' which means brick. The laterite soil develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall. This is the result of intenseleaching due to heavy rain. Humus content of the soil is low because most of the micro organisms, particularly the decomposers, like bacteria, get destroyed due to high temperature. |
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