WAEC Agricultural Science 2006 Question 17

Question 17

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

Which of the following farming practices encourages soil degradation?

  1. A.Fertilizer application
  2. B.Bush burning
  3. C.Cover cropping
  4. D.Fungicide application
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Bush burning)

Explanation

Burning destroys organic matter and exposes soil to erosion.