WAEC Geography 2015 Question 50

Question 50

Agriculture, Fishing and Lumbering

The location of market gardening near large cities is best explained by

  1. A.availability of power.
  2. B.fertile soil
  3. C.perishability of products
  4. D.efficient transportation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (perishability of products)

Explanation

Vegetables and fruits spoil quickly, so they are grown close to the city markets.