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CAPE Geography Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(ii)

Study the diagram of the soil profile of a typical tropical latosol in Figure 2.

Identify which horizon represents the regolith.

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  1. 2(a)(i)Identify in which of the horizons EACH of the following occurs: a) Illuviation, b) Lessivage (clay removal), c) Eluviation.[3 marks]
  2. 2(b)Describe TWO types of plant communities other than trees found in tropical rainforests.[6 marks]
  3. 2(c)Explain how climate and vegetation contribute to the formation of tropical latosols.[20 marks]

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