WAEC Agricultural Science 2007 Question 25

Question 25

Processing and Storage of Farm Produce

Drying of harvested crops is necessary because it

  1. A.shortens the length of seed dormancy
  2. B.reduces moisture content and stores better
  3. C.cannot be sold to consumers when it is wet
  4. D.decreases the viability of the crops.
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Answer: B (reduces moisture content and stores better)

Explanation

Dry produce resists moulds and insects.