JAMB Biology 1981 Question 43

Question 43

Soil

Soil is said to be fertile if

  1. A.it is black
  2. B.it can supply usable nutrients to plants
  3. C.the oxygen content is very high
  4. D.artificial manure is added to it
  5. E.it is not waterlogged.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (it can supply usable nutrients to plants)

Explanation

A fertile soil can supply the mineral nutrients plants need for good growth.