WAEC Biology 2012 Question 28

Question 28

Nutrient Cycling

What is the benefit of thunder and lightning to farmers?

  1. A.Addition of nitrates to the soil
  2. B.Aeration of the soil
  3. C.Removal of harmful bacteria from the soil
  4. D.Addition of rain water to the soil
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Addition of nitrates to the soil)

Explanation

Lightning makes nitrogen and oxygen combine; the oxides dissolve in rain and reach the soil as nitrates.