Paper 2 · November 2016 · Agriculture
Which of the following is a benefit of settling in a volcanic area?
AIncreased risk of earthquakes damaging infrastructure such as roads, bridges and buildings
BVolcanic areas often have fertile, mineral-rich soils that are good for farming
CFrequent risk of lava flows destroying property, crops and infrastructure across the settled area
DAsh fall polluting nearby water sources and rendering them unsafe for drinking or irrigation
Explanation
Volcanic soils are rich in minerals and highly fertile, a genuine benefit; the other options describe hazards, not benefits, of volcanic areas.
Derived from ZIMSEC Geography 2248/2 Paper 2, November 2016, Q1