JAMB Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 54

266.

The vertical section of the soil showing series of horizontal layers of different types of soil is called

A.

Soil texture

B.

Soil layers

C.

Soil profile

D.

Soil type

Correct answer is C

Soil profile is defined as the vertical section of the soil, showing series of horizontal layers of different types of soil. These horizontal layers are called horizons.

267.

Which branch of ecology deals with the study of an individual organism and its interaction with the environment is

A.

Embryology

B.

Symbiosis

C.

Entomology

D.

Autecology

Correct answer is D

Autecology is concerned with the study of an individual organism, or a single species of organism and its environment. For example the study of a single cattle and its environment.

268.

The following animals are polygastric animals except

A.

Pigs

B.

Cattle

C.

Deer

D.

Sheep

Correct answer is A

A polygastric digestive system is a system comprising of a four-chambered stomach. This form of the digestive system is common among ruminants such as cattle, sheep and deer.

269.

Climatic factors which affects organisms include the following except

A.

Air

B.

Sunlight

C.

Rain

D.

Rocks

Correct answer is D

A rock is a solid collection of mineral grains that grow or become cemented together. some rocks are large while others are small.

270.

Primary tillage is also known as

A.

Ploughing

B.

Harrowing

C.

Stumping

D.

Ridging

Correct answer is A

Ploughing is cutting through the soil and making it into lumps or clods of soil. It is called primary tillage. While secondary tillage (harrowing) is the use of harrow to break down the large clods of soil into fine particles and making it ready for ridging.