Question 9
Agricultural EcologyWhich of the following groups of crops will perform better in the savanna zone of West Africa?
- A.Cotton, millet and groundnut
- B.Cotton, coffee and cocoa
- C.Tobacco, sorghum and banana
- D.Sorghum, millet and oil-palm
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Cotton, millet and groundnut)
Explanation
Cotton, millet and groundnut suit the drier savanna; cocoa, coffee, banana and oil palm need forest rainfall.