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Q: Depending upon the transporting agency, soils transported by rivers and streams can be termed as
  • A. Aeoline soils
  • B. Lacustrine soils
  • C. Alluvial soils
  • D. Marine soils
Correct Answer: Option C - Alluvial soil– Soil which is deposited from suspension in running water. • Transported soil • Water is the agency • Physical weathering • Found along the banks of river. Lacustrine soil– It is the soil which is deposited in from suspension in fresh, still water of lake. Marine soil– It is the soil which is deposited from sea water. Aeoline soil– Soil which is transported by blowing wind also known as sand dunes.
C. Alluvial soil– Soil which is deposited from suspension in running water. • Transported soil • Water is the agency • Physical weathering • Found along the banks of river. Lacustrine soil– It is the soil which is deposited in from suspension in fresh, still water of lake. Marine soil– It is the soil which is deposited from sea water. Aeoline soil– Soil which is transported by blowing wind also known as sand dunes.

Explanations:

Alluvial soil– Soil which is deposited from suspension in running water. • Transported soil • Water is the agency • Physical weathering • Found along the banks of river. Lacustrine soil– It is the soil which is deposited in from suspension in fresh, still water of lake. Marine soil– It is the soil which is deposited from sea water. Aeoline soil– Soil which is transported by blowing wind also known as sand dunes.