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Question

Laterite soils are typically found in regions with:

  1. High rainfall and high temperature
  2. Low rainfall and low temperature
  3. High rainfall and low temperature
  4. Low rainfall and high temperature

Answer:

Option A: High rainfall and high temperature

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “High rainfall and high temperature”.

Laterite soils are formed in hot, humid climates with heavy rainfall, which leads to intense leaching and the removal of silica, leaving behind iron and aluminum oxides.