WAEC Geography 2003 Question 41

Question 41

Soils

In which of the following ways is soil important to man? I. Serves as a medium for plant seeds to germinate II. Provides support for growing plants III. Brings water to the roots IV. Supplies minerals to the plants

  1. A.I and II only
  2. B.I and IV only
  3. C.I, III and IV
  4. D.I, II, III and IV.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (I, II, III and IV.)

Explanation

Soil does all four: seeds germinate in it, it anchors plants, holds water for roots and supplies mineral nutrients.