WAEC Agricultural Science 2002 Question 3

Question 3

Processing and Storage of Farm Produce

A major problem of grains storage in the rain forest zone of West Africa is high

  1. A.temperatures
  2. B.solar radiation
  3. C.wind speed
  4. D.humidity
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (humidity)

Explanation

Humid air makes stored grain damp, so moulds and insects thrive.