WAEC Biology 1998 Question 50

Question 50

Soil

The earthworm is important because

  1. A.its body is always moist
  2. B.each of its segments has chaetae
  3. C.it has a clitellum
  4. D.it aerates the soil
  5. E.it reproduces fast
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (it aerates the soil)

Explanation

Earthworms burrow through the soil, letting air and water in and mixing in humus.