Which one of the following is not a correct statement about alluvial soil?

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Which one of the following is not a correct statement about alluvial soil?

1. It is formed due to sediment transported by streams and rivers

2.They contain mainly iron and magnesium

3. They are loamy soils

4. It is darker in colour

Posted Date:-2022-09-27 06:45:54

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