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WAEC Geography 2016 Question 35

Question 35

Soils

Leaching is the

  1. A.accumulation of soil minerals in one layer of soil.
  2. B.washing down of soil nutrients.
  3. C.erosion of soil from steep slopes.
  4. D.loss of soil moisture.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (washing down of soil nutrients.)

Explanation

Percolating water dissolves nutrients and carries them down out of the topsoil.