Geography
(i) Name the process by which Laterite soil is formed.
(ii) Mention one disadvantage of Laterite soil.
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(i) Laterite soil is formed as a result of atmospheric weathering of rocks under the conditions of high rainfall and temperature with alternate wet and dry periods. It is the residual soil formed by leaching due to tropical rains.
(ii) One disadvantage of Laterite soil is that it does not retain moisture and hence, is infertile.
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