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Characteristics of the main Soil Types in Ireland

Which of these is not a characteristic of Podzol Soils?

Occur in area of coniferous forest which provide little humus

Grey in colour and not very fertile

Occur in areas of moderate rainfall – well drained soils

Concentrated in the mountainous terrain of West of Ireland

Which of the following is false about Brown Soils?

Occur in areas of moderate rainfall – well drained soils

Mountainous areas on impermeable bedrock

Concentrated in the midlands and East and South of Ireland

Dark brown in colour and very fertile

Identify which of the following is not a characteristic of Peat Soils.

Leaching does not occur

Occur in areas of high rainfall – poorly drained soil that lack of oxygen.

Dark grey or black soils that are acidic

Concentrated along the Western seaboard

I Identify which of the following is not a characteristic of Gley Soils.

Mainly located in Mid-Ulster, Connaught, South Clare

Occur in cold, wet areas that are waterlogged – usually on impermeable rock/clayey soils

Leaching does not occur

Occur in areas of deciduous forest which provides rich dark humus

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