WAEC Agricultural Science 2023 Objective — Question 32

Question 32 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Agricultural Science 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A major reason for encouraging afforestation in arid regions of West Africa is to A.

A. increase timber production for export.
B. provide shade for crops in taungya farming.
C. serve as windbreak to check desert encroachment.Correct
D. serve as forest reserve for wildlife conservation.

Explanation

Afforestation serves as wind breaker in that the trees in the forest act as a barrier and block the wind.

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