(i) Name the type of soils found in position R and U.
R – Lateritic soils / laterites
U – Peat / Bog
(ii) State two characteristics of soils found in section marked.
I. R
- Laterite soils
- Red in colour
- Acidic
- Rich in iron and alluminium oxides
- Have low humus content / organic matter
- Are sticky soil
- Have developed soil profile
- Are mature soil
- Are of low agricultural value.
II. U
- Peat / Bog Soils
- Poorly Drained / Water Logged
- Grey / Blue In Colour
- Are Acidic
- Have Poorly Developed soil profile
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