WAEC Agricultural Science 2010 Question 9

Question 9

Agricultural Ecology

Which of the following groups of crops grows best in the savanna zones of West Africa?

  1. A.Cotton, millet and groundnut
  2. B.Cocoa, kola and oil palm
  3. C.Cotton, cocoa and guinea corn
  4. D.Banana, rubber and millet
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Cotton, millet and groundnut)

Explanation

Cotton, millet and groundnut suit the drier savanna; cocoa, kola, oil palm and rubber need the forest zone.