WAEC Agricultural Science 1991 (August) Question 21

Question 21

Forestry and Wildlife

Which of the following is not a reason for the government to encourage the planting of trees

  1. A.Controlling erosion
  2. B.Increasing soil fertility
  3. C.Preventing desert encroachment
  4. D.Reducing effects of enviromental pollution
  5. E.Increasing output of mineral oil.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Increasing output of mineral oil.)

Explanation

Trees have no effect on how much crude oil is produced.