WAEC Agricultural Science 2000 Question 14

Question 14

Soil Erosion and Conservation

The most important factor affecting the rate of erosion is the

  1. A.amount of organic matter in the soil
  2. B.slope of the land
  3. C.composition of soil
  4. D.amount of rainfall.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (amount of rainfall.)

Explanation

Water erosion is driven mainly by the amount and intensity of rain.