WAEC Biology 2005 Question 47

Question 47

Conservation of Natural Resources

Which of the following is not a means of conservation?

  1. A.Controlling excessive deforestation
  2. B.Prevention of poaching
  3. C.Replacing harvested mature trees with seedlings
  4. D.Burning of vegetation before cropping
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Burning of vegetation before cropping)

Explanation

Burning vegetation destroys plants, animals and soil organic matter, so it wastes natural resources instead of conserving them.