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Unilorin Post-UTME Geography 2024 (Model questions) Question 4

Question 4

Soils

Laterite soils are most commonly found in:

  1. A.Tundra environment
  2. B.deserts
  3. C.polar regions
  4. D.humid tropical regions
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (humid tropical regions)

Explanation

Heavy rain and heat in the humid tropics leach soils, leaving iron and aluminium oxides that form laterite.