WAEC Geography 2024 Question 45

Question 45

Environmental Hazards and Conservation

Which of the following pairs of activities can initiate deforestation? I. Lumbering II. Afforestation III. Excavation IV. Grazing

  1. A.I and IV only
  2. B.II and III only
  3. C.II and IV only
  4. D.I and II only
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I and IV only)

Explanation

Logging and overgrazing remove trees and seedlings; afforestation plants trees.