WAEC Agricultural Science 2015 Question 13

Question 13

Rocks and Soil Formation

Soil profile is important in agriculture because it

  1. A.determines the soil catena.
  2. B.determines the type of land tenure system.
  3. C.gives indication of the types of crops to grow.
  4. D.promotes the weathering of rocks.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (gives indication of the types of crops to grow.)

Explanation

The depth and nature of the soil layers show which crops (deep or shallow rooted) will grow well.