WAEC Agricultural Science 2006 Question 13

Question 13

Soil Erosion and Conservation

Soil erosion caused by water can be controlled by

  1. A.overgrazing and bush burning
  2. B.ploughing and harrowing
  3. C.land clearing and stumping
  4. D.afforestation and erection of bunds.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (afforestation and erection of bunds.)

Explanation

Trees cover the soil and bunds slow run-off.