Population and the Environement:CASE STUDY:Zonal Soils

Question 1

two zonal soils

Answer 1

latosol
podsol

Question 2

location of latosols

Answer 2

around the equator in the tropics

Question 3

characteristics of latosols

Answer 3

rich in aluminium and iron oxides-gives it a red colour
very deep 30-40m
a lot of decaying vegetation and humus is quickly absorbed by other vegetation

Question 4

agricultural use of latosols

Answer 4

poor for agriculture as humus is not left in soil
shifting cultivation farming technique-allows soil to recover

Question 5

chernozems location

Answer 5

in the Northern hemisphere Russia and Northern America

Question 6

chernozems characteristics

Answer 6

-rich in an organic matter called humus
-naturally fertile from high phosphorus and nitrogen content
-natural grasslands

Question 7

chernozem agricultural uses

Answer 7

-Clay-like structure makes soil good for ploughing
-Crops can be grown throughout the year as there are enough nutrients
-usually used for multiple harvests