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WAEC Economics 2017 Objective — Question 50

Question 50 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The negative effects of mining in West Africa does not include

  • A. A. reafforestation in rural communitiesCorrect
  • B. B. land degradation
  • C. C. destruction of farmlands
  • D. D. pollution of water bodies

Explanation

Mining does not lead to re-afforestation; rather it typically causes land degradation, destruction of farmlands and pollution of water bodies.

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