Question 9
Soil Fertility and Plant NutritionCrop rotation is often used in maintaining soil fertility because
- A.all crops grown, add nutrient to the soil.
- B.some of the crops fix nitrogen in the soil.
- C.crops grown are ploughed into the soil.
- D.the crops are rotated on different farmlands.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (some of the crops fix nitrogen in the soil.)
Explanation
Legumes in the rotation fix nitrogen and restore fertility.