WAEC Agricultural Science 1997 Question 21

Question 21

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

Cassava is normally planted at a spacing of about

  1. A.0.1 m x 0.5 m
  2. B.0.75 m x 1.0 m
  3. C.2.0 m x 3.5 m
  4. D.3.0 m x 3.0 m
  5. E.4.0 m x 5.5 m
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (0.75 m x 1.0 m)

Explanation

Cassava is spaced about 1 m apart, so 0.75 m × 1.0 m is closest.