WAEC Geography 2005 Question 34

Question 34

Environmental Hazards and Conservation

All the following farming practices result in soil erosion except

  1. A.ploughing of land up and down slope
  2. B.persistent cultivation of crops in regions of inadequate rainfall
  3. C.over-cropping
  4. D.mixed cropping
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (mixed cropping)

Explanation

Mixed cropping keeps the ground covered and protects the soil.