After reading this article you will learn about distribution of saline arid zones. 1. India: In India near Calcutta in deltaic area of Hugli river, the swamp region is known as Sunderbans. The Sunderbans, crisscrossed by creeks and channels of varying width and depth and subject to the fullest furies of the cyclone storms (fig. 25.2). The Sunderbans is a [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Arctic Cold Arid Zone:- 1. Definition of Arctic Cold Arid Zone 2. Climate of Arctic Cold Arid Zone 3. Landforms 4. Vegetation 5. Plant Characteristics 6. Fauna. Contents: Definition of Arctic Cold Arid Zone Climate of Arctic Cold Arid Zone Landforms of Arctic Cold Arid Zone Vegetation of Arctic Cold Arid Zone [...]
This article throws light upon the three main process of reclamation of saline soils. The processes are: 1. Physical and Hydrological Techniques 2. Biotechnology 3. Chemical Amelioration. Process # 1. Physical and Hydrological Techniques: The two main components of this process are: 1. Drainage 2. Leaching 1. Drainage: Drainage means removal of excess of water and along with it the [...]