WAEC Agricultural Science 2009 Question 13

Question 13

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

The atmosphere gains carbon dioxide through the following ways except

  1. A.burning of fuel such as coal and wood
  2. B.respiration by plants and animals
  3. C.photosynthesis in plants
  4. D.death and decay of plants and animals
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (photosynthesis in plants)

Explanation

Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the air; the others release it.