WAEC Agricultural Science 1992 Question 4

Question 4

Forestry and Wildlife

What is the purpose of wildlife conservation?

  1. A.Keeping animals in forests
  2. B.Preventing wild animals from destroying crops
  3. C.Preventing the extinction of some wild animals
  4. D.Ensuring that hunters always have some games
  5. E.Earning foreign exchange through export of meat.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Preventing the extinction of some wild animals)

Explanation

Conservation protects wild animals so that no species dies out.