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WAEC Biology 2014 Question 22

Question 22

Soil

The purpose of treating poor soil with lime is to increase the quantity of

  1. A.nitrogen.
  2. B.phosphorus.
  3. C.calcium.
  4. D.sulphur.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (calcium.)

Explanation

Lime is calcium carbonate or calcium oxide; it adds calcium and reduces soil acidity.