WAEC Agricultural Science 1996 Question 16

Question 16

Irrigation and Drainage

Irrigation can be defined as

  1. A.high water table for plants
  2. B.a system of farming in which crops are provided with water artificially
  3. C.a type of farming where crops depend mostly on rainfall
  4. D.a type of farming practised in the forest zones
  5. E.the storage of water for future farm operation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a system of farming in which crops are provided with water artificially)

Explanation

Irrigation is supplying water to crops artificially.