WAEC Agricultural Science 2005 Question 12

Question 12

Soil Properties

Soils in forest areas would normally have

  1. A.low moisture content
  2. B.high proportion of sand
  3. C.high proportion of humus
  4. D.low microbial activity.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (high proportion of humus)

Explanation

Leaf litter decays into humus on the forest floor.