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Distinguish between intrazonal and azonal soils. Describe in brief the characteristics and importance of azonal soils.

  • UPSC 2018
  • Biogeography

Both are exceptions to zonal soils, the mature soils whose profile is set by regional climate and vegetation; they are exceptions for opposite reasons.

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  • Intrazonal versus Azonal
  • Characteristics of Azonal Soils
  • Importance of Azonal Soils

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