WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 108

536.

A detrimental effect of bush burning is that it

A.

Destroys soil organic matter

B.

Destroys weed seeds

C.

Sterilizes the soil

D.

Adds potash to the soil

Correct answer is A

Bush burning as the name goes destroys organic matter in the soil due to high temperature.

 

537.

Which of the following diseases commonly occurs during brooding?
I. Yolk sac infection
II. Coccidiosis
III. Fowl pox
IV. Pullorum

A.

I, II and III only

B.

I, II and IV only

C.

I, III and IV only

D.

I, II and IV

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

538.

Which of the following properties of soil determines its water-holding capacity?
I. Texture
II. pH
III. Colour
IV. Structure

A.

I and II only

B.

I and IV only

C.

II and III only

D.

III and IV only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

539.

Which of the following factors are causes of deforestation in West Africa?
I. Expansion of cultivated land
II. High population growth rate
III. Conservation of wildlife in game reserves
IV. Urban growth

A.

I, II and III only

B.

II, III and IV only

C.

I, II and IV only

D.

I, II, III and IV

Correct answer is C

Deforestation involves cutting of forest trees and is not done to conserve wildlife, expansion of land for cultivation leads to clearing of forest trees, even urban growth leads to cutting of forest trees to accommodate building structures.

 

540.

Which of the following statements is a disadvantage of human power? It

A.

Controls other sources of farm power

B.

Brings about least damage

C.

Is easily available and controlled

D.

Has low output

Correct answer is D

Option D is correct because low output is a drawback of human power.