JAMB Biology 1988 Question 48

Question 48

Soil

The mineral nutrient that easily gets leached out of the soil is

  1. A.phosphorus
  2. B.calcium
  3. C.magnesium
  4. D.nitrate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (nitrate)

Explanation

Nitrate ions are very soluble and are not held by soil particles, so rain washes them down easily.