Q. Terra Rossa which typically develops in terrains is composed of
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Limestone
Explanation:
Terra Rossa is a type of red soil that typically forms in karst (limestone) regions through the process of chemical weathering.
- It develops when limestone dissolves due to carbonic acid in rainwater, leaving behind insoluble red clay residues rich in iron oxides, which give the soil its reddish color.
Key Features:
- Found in Mediterranean climates.
- Fertile and good for agriculture like viticulture (grape growing).
Why other options are incorrect:
- (B) Granite – Leads to sandy, acidic soils, not Terra Rossa.
- (C) Syenite – Similar to granite but poor in quartz; does not produce Terra Rossa.
- (D) Red sandstone – Weathers into loamy or sandy soils, not Terra Rossa.
Hence, Terra Rossa is most closely associated with (A) Limestone terrains.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Terra Rossa is a type of red soil that typically forms in karst (limestone) regions through the process of chemical weathering.
- It develops when limestone dissolves due to carbonic acid in rainwater, leaving behind insoluble red clay residues rich in iron oxides, which give the soil its reddish color.
Key Features:
- Found in Mediterranean climates.
- Fertile and good for agriculture like viticulture (grape growing).
Why other options are incorrect:
- (B) Granite – Leads to sandy, acidic soils, not Terra Rossa.
- (C) Syenite – Similar to granite but poor in quartz; does not produce Terra Rossa.
- (D) Red sandstone – Weathers into loamy or sandy soils, not Terra Rossa.
Hence, Terra Rossa is most closely associated with (A) Limestone terrains.