WAEC Agricultural Science 2005 Question 26

Question 26

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

Which of the following reasons explain why fertilizers are added to soils?

  1. A.Prevention of erosion
  2. B.Increasing the organic matter content
  3. C.Increasing the water retention capacity
  4. D.Increasing the nutrient level.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Increasing the nutrient level.)

Explanation

Fertilizers supply plant nutrients.