UI Post-UTME Geography 2017 (Model questions) Question 20

Question 20

Soils

Which of the following is NOT applicable when describing desert soils?

  1. A.High acidity
  2. B.Poorly developed horizons
  3. C.Shallow depths
  4. D.High alkalinity
  5. E.Coarse texture
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (High acidity)

Explanation

With little rain, salts stay in desert soils, which are alkaline, thin, coarse and poorly developed, not acidic.