WAEC Geography 2018 Question 39

Question 39

Agriculture, Fishing and Lumbering

Which of the following is not a characteristic of subsistence farming?

  1. A.The produce is mainly for home consumption
  2. B.It is capital intensive
  3. C.Simple farming tools are used
  4. D.It is labour intensive
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Answer: B (It is capital intensive)

Explanation

Subsistence farming uses little capital; it relies on family labour and simple tools.