WAEC Agricultural Science 2003 Question 10

Question 10

Soil Erosion and Conservation

The rate of soil erosion is not affected by

  1. A.vegetation cover
  2. B.leaching
  3. C.rainfall
  4. D.topography.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (leaching)

Explanation

Leaching moves nutrients downward; it does not remove the soil itself.