Why might a farmer grow beans before a wheat crop?
ABeans kill all weeds
BBeans keep soil dry
CBeans leave nitrogen behind
DBeans scare away birds
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Beans leave nitrogen behind
Beans are legumes whose root bacteria fix nitrogen, so the next cereal crop needs less nitrogen fertiliser.
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