Question

What are the advantages of preparing the soil? [0.5 marks]

A) It allow the roots to penetrate deep into the soil.
B) The loosened soil kills earthworms and microbes.
C) Soil preparation causes soil erosion.
D) It results in loss of humus content in the soil.

Answer 1

Correct answer: A) It allow the roots to penetrate deep into the soil. (0.5 marks)

• Soil preparation allow the roots to penetrate deep into the soil and breath easily.
• The loosened soil promotes growth of earthworms and microbes thus increasing the humus content of the soil.