alleryStart learning →A farmer grows beans, then wheat, on one field. Why does this help wheat?
ABeans add nitrogen
BBeans remove weeds
CBeans add salt
DBeans stop rain
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Beans add nitrogen
Bean roots host bacteria that fix nitrogen, so the next cereal crop needs less nitrogen fertiliser.
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