WAEC Agricultural Science 2007 Question 32

Question 32

Forestry and Wildlife

Deforestation will eventually lead to

  1. A.improvement in soil fertility
  2. B.improvement of soil texture
  3. C.loss of soil organic matter
  4. D.increase in soil pH.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (loss of soil organic matter)

Explanation

Without trees, leaf litter stops and exposed soil loses organic matter.