WAEC Biology 2003 Question 49

Question 49

Microorganisms and Health

Improper sewage disposal could be dangerous for the following reasons except

  1. A.the smell of carelessly disposed sewage water is most undesirable
  2. B.the spread of gastro-intestinal diseases are enhanced
  3. C.resultant out-break of water-borne diseases
  4. D.there would be little space for disposal of wastes
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (there would be little space for disposal of wastes)

Explanation

Poor sewage disposal causes bad smells and spreads diseases such as cholera and typhoid. Lack of space for wastes is not a danger it causes.