GCE Agricultural Science 1990 Question 4

Question 4

Land Use and Land Tenure

Which of the following factors affecting land availability and use is a socio-economic factor?

  1. A.Population pressure
  2. B.Soil type
  3. C.Topography
  4. D.Farming systems
  5. E.Climate.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Population pressure)

Explanation

Population pressure is a human (socio-economic) factor; soil, topography and climate are physical.