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GCE Agricultural Science 1990 Question 11

Question 11

Land Use and Land Tenure

By which of the following ways is the agricultural production in Nigeria affected by topography?

  1. A.Lowering of crop quality
  2. B.Determining the manure requirement of a farm
  3. C.Lowering the level of production
  4. D.Increasing the pest incidence on crops
  5. E.Influencing the area of land actually available for agriculture.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Influencing the area of land actually available for agriculture.)

Explanation

Steep, hilly or swampy land cannot easily be farmed, so topography decides how much land is usable.