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WAEC Agricultural Science 1996 Question 14

Question 14

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

Adoption of clean clearing of land in the tropical rain forest is not advisable because it

  1. A.encourages erosion and leaching
  2. B.is very expensive
  3. C.is very difficult to practise
  4. D.deprives the farmer of continuous use of wood
  5. E.encourages compaction of soil.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (encourages erosion and leaching)

Explanation

Bare soil under heavy rain is quickly eroded and leached.