WAEC Geography 2009 Question 44

Question 44

Agriculture, Fishing and Lumbering

A great advantage of Basin irrigation is that

  1. A.it makes it possible to irrigate larger areas.
  2. B.the basin helps to trap much alluvium to enrich the soil.
  3. C.it is an expensive means of irrigation.
  4. D.water is not wasted.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the basin helps to trap much alluvium to enrich the soil.)

Explanation

Flood water held in the basins drops its silt, which renews the fertility of the soil.