Question

Earthworms are known as ‘farmer’s friends’. Why? [1 mark]

Answer 1

Earthworms are known as ‘farmer’s friends’ as:

• Earthworms make their way through the soil, by loosening the soil and allowing more air to get in. (0.5 marks)
• Earthworms improve the quality of the soil as it recycles the organic waste into humus and this makes the soil fertile and helps the crops to grow. (0.5 marks)