WAEC Agricultural Science 1999 Question 15

Question 15

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

Fertile soil is one which

  1. A.is easily drained
  2. B.is well aerated
  3. C.can produce a good harvest of cowpea
  4. D.contain all essential plant nutrients in suitable proportions.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (contain all essential plant nutrients in suitable proportions.)

Explanation

Fertility means having all nutrients in the right amounts.