Which soil develops in high rainfall areas?

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Laterite soil

Red and Yellow soil

Desert soil

Regur soil

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Laterite soil develops with heavy rainfall and high temperatures. Due to heavy precipitation, the minerals in the soil dissolve in the rainwater and get carried away, resulting in the loss of soil nutrients. The process is called leaching. Not only rainfall but excess irrigation may also lead to leaching. Due to less soil fertility, laterite soil is not suitable for cultivation. Crops like coconut, rubber, tea, and coffee can be grown with proper irrigation and fertilisation. The soil is used to make building materials like bricks. As it is a weathered material, it hardens when exposed to air and is a durable building material. Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and the northeast are the areas where laterite soil is found.

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