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WAEC Agricultural Science 1995 Question 35

Question 35

Fisheries and Aquaculture

The fertility of the soil is an important factor in the selection of site for a fish pond because a fertile soil will

  1. A.encourage the growth of trees within the pond
  2. B.stimulate growth of lower plants which are sources of food to fish
  3. C.add minerals to the water for the fishes' resistance to diseases
  4. D.prevent the pond from drying up
  5. E.lower the temperature of pond water for the survival of fish
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (stimulate growth of lower plants which are sources of food to fish)

Explanation

Fertile soil feeds plankton and small plants that fish eat.