Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 48

Practice objective / multiple choice question 48 from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 48 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

A farmer practices a two‑year crop rotation of maize (M) and legumes (L) on a 12‑hectare field. Maize yields 4 tonnes per hectare when it follows legumes, but only 3 tonnes per hectare when it follows maize. Legume yield is constant at 2.5 tonnes per hectare regardless of the preceding crop. Over a six‑year period (three rotation cycles) which planting schedule maximises the total grain yield, and what is that maximum total yield (in tonnes)?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Alternate legume and maize each year, starting with legume; total yield = 234 tonnes
B. Alternate legume and maize each year, starting with maize; total yield = 231 tonnes
C. Plant legume three consecutive years then maize; total yield = 225 tonnes
D. Plant maize two years in a row then legume; total yield = 228 tonnes
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Alternate legume and maize each year, starting with legume; total yield = 234 tonnes

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 48. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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