WAEC Biology 2015 Question 39

Question 39

Conservation of Natural Resources

Soil erosion could be prevented by

  1. A.flooding a farmland.
  2. B.cover cropping
  3. C.deforestation.
  4. D.leaving soil bare.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (cover cropping)

Explanation

Cover crops spread over the ground, shield the soil from rain splash and bind it with their roots, which reduces erosion.