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WAEC Agricultural Science 2024 Question 25

Question 25

Processing and Storage of Farm Produce

The diagram below illustrates a storage structure for crops.
Which of the following environmental conditions would cause spoilage of crops stored in the illustrated structure?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.High temperature and low relative humidity.
  2. B.Low temperature and high relative humidity.
  3. C.High rainfall and high wind velocity.
  4. D.Low rainfall and low wind velocity.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Low temperature and high relative humidity.)

Explanation

Cool, humid air keeps cobs damp, so they go mouldy.