WAEC Agricultural Science 2004 Question 8

Question 8

Soil Properties

What is the percentage porosity of a soil sample whose volume is 250cm³ when the volume of air is 200 cm³?

  1. A.20
  2. B.25
  3. C.50
  4. D.80
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (80)

Explanation

Porosity = 200/250 × 100 = 80%.