Lateritic Soils

question 29

Multiple Choice

Lateritic soils

• A) Are rich in nutrients.
• B) Are the common soils of tropical rain forests.
• C) Are kept soft and workable by the action of sun and rain.
• D) All of the choices are correct.

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