WAEC Biology 2022 Question 29

Question 29

Soil

Which of the following practices will not maintain soil fertility?

  1. A.Preventing soil erosion
  2. B.Bush fallowing
  3. C.Leaving the land bare
  4. D.Planting cover crops
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Leaving the land bare)

Explanation

Bare land is exposed to erosion and leaching, which strip away fertile topsoil and nutrients.