Solis In Western Region

Question 1

Why may soils vary

Answer 1

Differances in relief,drainage and climate generally poor quality

Question 2

What are peat soils

Answer 2

Exist Upland areas mayo and Galway, forming expanses of shallow Blacket bogs there infertile often waterlogged making them unproductive

Question 3

What are podzols

Answer 3

Result of heavy rainfall and leaching, as heavy rain falls, minerals in the soil are washed from A horizon to B horizon the minerals form an impermeable hard pan between horizons leads to poor drainage

Question 4

What are grey soils

Answer 4

Form as result of severe saturation of clay soils due to form of hardpans. Water fills pores in soil, removing all air

Question 5

What are brown earth’s

Answer 5

Limited to parts of South Galway and other low-lying areas in Western region. Normally fertile+well drained,making them valuable for agriculture