WAEC Agricultural Science 2002 Question 16

Question 16

Soil Properties

When soils are poorly drained

  1. A.they dry up easily
  2. B.they form hardpans
  3. C.the air content of the soil is reduced
  4. D.the rate of decomposition is accelerated
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Answer: C (the air content of the soil is reduced)

Explanation

Water fills the pore spaces and drives the air out.