WAEC Agricultural Science 2011 Question 21

Question 21

Farm Power

The use of animal traction is limited in the forest zones of West Africa because of the

  1. A.topography of the forest land.
  2. B.presence of tsetseflies.
  3. C.high amount of rainfall.
  4. D.culture of the people.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (presence of tsetseflies.)

Explanation

Tsetse flies spread trypanosomiasis, which kills work animals in the forest zone.