GCE Agricultural Science 1990 Question 34

Question 34

Pasture and Forage Crops

Soil may be exposed to erosion when a pasture is

  1. A.undergrazed
  2. B.overgrazed
  3. C.paddocked
  4. D.weeded
  5. E.fenced.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (overgrazed)

Explanation

Overgrazing removes the plant cover and trampling loosens the soil, so it erodes.