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JAMB Biology 2008 Question 29

Question 29

Soil

The major consequence of bush burning in an ecosystem is

  1. A.the loss of water absorbing ability of the soil
  2. B.the loss of biological diversity
  3. C.a decrease in animal population
  4. D.an increase in soil fertility.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the loss of biological diversity)

Explanation

Bush burning kills many kinds of plants, animals and soil organisms at once, so the main result is loss of biodiversity.