Year :
2016
Title :
Agricultural Science
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
11 - 20 of 50 Questions
| # | Question | Ans |
|---|---|---|
| 11. |
The most limiting factor affecting land availability for agriculture in urban settlements is A. soil type B. topography C. climate D. population pressure |
D |
| 12. |
Rhizobium supplies nitrogen to leguminous plants by A. incorporating urea into their bodies B. fixing atmospheric nitrogen into the soil C. decomposing plant and animals remains D. decreasing the pH value of the soil |
B |
| 13. |
An example of igneous rock is A. granite B. limestone C. coal D. sandstone |
A |
| 14. |
In chemical weathering of rocks, the equation Fe,2O3+3H2O → Fe2O33H2O represents A. carbonation B. hydration C. solution D. oxidation |
B |
| 15. |
Which of the following statement is a disadvantages of decaying organic matter in soils? A. Bacterals and fungal growth is enhanced B. minerals in organic matter are released into the soil C. physical condition of soil is enhanced D. water-holding capacity of soil is improved |
A |
| 16. |
Lost soil nutrients can be replenished by the following methods except A. organic manuring B. fertilizer application C. continuous grazing D. cover cropping |
C |
| 17. |
In the carbon cycle, carbon dioxide in the air may be replenished by A. respiration B. transpiration C. lighting D. denitrification |
A |
| 18. |
Irrigation can be described as the A. reduction of soil water B. spraying of minerals on plants C. application of dissolved fertilizers to the soil D. application of water to the soil |
D |
| 19. |
Which of the following conditions is a characteristic of a poorly drained soil? A. presence of a large number of termites B. Presence of high amount of humus C. Decrease in the activities of micro organisms D. High soil fertility and productivity |
C |
| 20. |
The process of removing excess maize seedlings from a stand is known as A. pruning B. supplying C. thinning D. wedding |
C |
| 11. |
The most limiting factor affecting land availability for agriculture in urban settlements is A. soil type B. topography C. climate D. population pressure |
D |
| 12. |
Rhizobium supplies nitrogen to leguminous plants by A. incorporating urea into their bodies B. fixing atmospheric nitrogen into the soil C. decomposing plant and animals remains D. decreasing the pH value of the soil |
B |
| 13. |
An example of igneous rock is A. granite B. limestone C. coal D. sandstone |
A |
| 14. |
In chemical weathering of rocks, the equation Fe,2O3+3H2O → Fe2O33H2O represents A. carbonation B. hydration C. solution D. oxidation |
B |
| 15. |
Which of the following statement is a disadvantages of decaying organic matter in soils? A. Bacterals and fungal growth is enhanced B. minerals in organic matter are released into the soil C. physical condition of soil is enhanced D. water-holding capacity of soil is improved |
A |
| 16. |
Lost soil nutrients can be replenished by the following methods except A. organic manuring B. fertilizer application C. continuous grazing D. cover cropping |
C |
| 17. |
In the carbon cycle, carbon dioxide in the air may be replenished by A. respiration B. transpiration C. lighting D. denitrification |
A |
| 18. |
Irrigation can be described as the A. reduction of soil water B. spraying of minerals on plants C. application of dissolved fertilizers to the soil D. application of water to the soil |
D |
| 19. |
Which of the following conditions is a characteristic of a poorly drained soil? A. presence of a large number of termites B. Presence of high amount of humus C. Decrease in the activities of micro organisms D. High soil fertility and productivity |
C |
| 20. |
The process of removing excess maize seedlings from a stand is known as A. pruning B. supplying C. thinning D. wedding |
C |