WAEC Agricultural Science 1995 Question 8

Question 8

Pasture and Forage Crops

Which of the following is not an effect of grazing on the soil?

  1. A.Enrichment of soil with animal dung
  2. B.Exposure of soil to erosion
  3. C.Destruction of soil structure
  4. D.Increase in soil acidity
  5. E.Reduced rate of water percolation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Increase in soil acidity)

Explanation

Grazing adds dung, compacts and exposes the soil, but does not make it acidic.