Alluvial Soil: Definition, Features & Characteristics of alluvial soil in India
Alluvial Soil Alluvial soil — river deposit profile Sediments laid down by rivers — mixed sand, silt, and clay River channel Sand & gravel layers Silt / clay (fine alluvium) Fertile topsoil on flood plains Grain size varies with distance from river — loam to sandy loam common in North India Alluvial soil profile —…
