WAEC Geography 1996 Question 47

Question 47

Agriculture, Fishing and Lumbering

Which of the following represents the first stage in the lumbering process?

  1. A.Trees are felled
  2. B.Platforms are built for buttress trees
  3. C.Particular species are identified
  4. D.Trees are cut into logs
  5. E.Logs are transported by road to sawmills
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Particular species are identified)

Explanation

Before felling, the lumberman must find and mark the valuable species, since they are scattered in the forest.