(a) State four merits of each of the following: (i) agriculture; (ii) forestry; (iii) wildlife conservation (b) List four non-agricultural uses of land

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(a) Four merits of each

(i) Agriculture

1. Provides food for man and feed for livestock.
2. Supplies raw materials to industries.
3. Provides employment and income to the people.
4. Earns foreign exchange through export of produce.

(ii) Forestry

1. Supplies timber, poles, pulp and fuel wood.
2. Protects the soil against erosion and checks desertification (windbreak).
3. Serves as a habitat for wildlife and a source of medicinal plants.
4. Regulates climate/rainfall and provides recreation and foreign exchange.

(iii) Wildlife conservation

1. Preserves species from extinction and protects biodiversity.
2. Provides game meat and other animal products.
3. Promotes tourism and recreation, earning revenue.
4. Supports research, education and maintenance of ecological balance.

(b) Four non-agricultural uses of land

1. Building of houses and settlements.
2. Construction of roads, railways and airports.
3. Siting of industries and factories.
4. Mining/quarrying, and recreation grounds such as parks and stadia.