WAEC Agricultural Science 2024 Question 15

Question 15

Soil Erosion and Conservation

In order to check erosion on a sloping land, farmers are advised to make

  1. A.ridges across the slope.
  2. B.furrows across the contours.
  3. C.ridges along the slope.
  4. D.ditches along water channels.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (ridges across the slope.)

Explanation

Ridges across the slope slow down run-off.