WAEC Geography 1997 Question 49

Question 49

Geography of Africa

One of the major threats to fruit farming in the Mediterranean regions of Africa is the

  1. A.dominance of European settlers
  2. B.fluctuations in prices of the products
  3. C.heavy rains that flood the farms
  4. D.damaging effect of strong winds on fruits
  5. E.perishable nature of the fruits
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (fluctuations in prices of the products)

Explanation

The fruits are grown mainly for export, so changes in world prices threaten farmers' incomes.