Read the features of a soil given below and name the related soil.
- (a) These soils range from red to brown in colour.
- (b) Generally sandy in texture and saline.
- (c) Soil lacks humus and moisture.
- Arid soil
- Laterite Soil
- Alluvial Soil
- None of the above
Answer:
So, the correct answer is- Arid Soil
Explanation
- Arid soils range from red to brown in color.
- Arid soils are sandy in texture and saline in nature.
- In some areas the amount of salt is very much which is then used in obtaining salt by evaporating the water.
- Because of dry climate , high temperature with more rate of evaporation the soil lacks humus and moisture.
