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WAEC Agricultural Science 1995 Question 13

Question 13

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

Which of the following will be responsible for the poor yield of fertile soil in a high rainfall area?

  1. A.Leaching of soil nutrients
  2. B.Very low pH value of land
  3. C.Lack of soil microbes
  4. D.High alkalinity of soil
  5. E.Erosion of the soil.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Leaching of soil nutrients)

Explanation

Heavy rain washes nutrients down below the roots.