JAMB Biology 1985 Question 46

Question 46

Soil

Soil erosion CANNOT be controlled by

  1. A.planting cover crops
  2. B.contouring of sloping ground
  3. C.terracing of slopes
  4. D.laying of mulch
  5. E.burning of bush.
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Answer: E (burning of bush.)

Explanation

Burning bush removes the plant cover that protects the soil, so it increases erosion. The others all protect the soil.