Soil types - CS

Question 1

Where are latosols found

Answer 1

Found around the equator in the tropics

South/Central America

Question 2

Characteristics of latosols

Answer 2

Rich in aluminium and iron oxides

30-40m deep

Low in nutrients

Lack of fertility

Question 3

Why are tropical latosols poor for agriculture

Answer 3

Tropical latosols lack nutrients because humus is not retained, and minerals are leached. Clearing plants exposes soil to heavy rainfall, further leaching minerals needed for plant growth.

Question 4

What is required for high-yield arable crops in latosol regions?

Answer 4

Fertilisers are necessary

Question 5

What farming method allows soil recovery in latosol regions

Answer 5

Shifting cultivation - land is left for a few years to recover

Question 6

What is slash and burn farming

Answer 6

Plants are cleared and burned, which prepare land and provide nutrients

Question 7

What type of commercial farming is common in latosol regions

Answer 7

Pastoral farming as the land is used for grazing livestock

Question 8

Where are Podzols found

Answer 8

cooler more temperate climates

Northern Hemisphere

Question 9

What are the characteristics of podzols

Answer 9

1- 2m deep

Acidic

Distinct Horizons

Question 10

What is the humus type in podzols

Answer 10

Mor Humus
Acidic
Slow to decompose

Question 11

Are podzols good for farming

Answer 11

Generally poor agriculture due to acidity, low nutrients, and drainage issues

Question 12

what crops can grow on podzols

Answer 12

Limited crops such as oats and potatoes

Question 13

How can podzols be improved for farming

Answer 13

Adding fertilisers to replenish nutrients

Question 14

What is the best agriculture use of podzols

Answer 14

Grazing

Question 15

What challenges to farmers face with podzols

Answer 15

Low moisture retention

Low nutrients