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WAEC Agricultural Science 2002 Question 29

Question 29

Forestry and Wildlife

The most important reason for encouraging afforestation in the arid regions of West Africa is to

  1. A.provide timber for building purposes
  2. B.provide shelter for wildlife
  3. C.produce medicinal plants
  4. D.serve as wind break
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (serve as wind break)

Explanation

Tree belts in dry areas break the wind and check desert encroachment.