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Soil formed by leaching and oxidation is...

Soil formed by leaching and oxidation is

A

Black soil

B

Laterite soil

C

Red soil

D

Montane soil

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The correct Answer is:
B
Laterisation is a form of chemical weathering that involves oxidation, carbonation and leaching. This natural process results in the formation of Laterite soils.
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