WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 125

621.

One disadvantage of using bamboo troughs water for poultry is that they

A.

Can be chewed up the birds

B.

Are susceptible to algal growth

C.

Break easily when they fall

D.

Contaminate the water put in them

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

622.

Which of the following sequences describes the steps in making hay?

A.

Cut, dry and bale

B.

Dry, ferment and bale

C.

Cut, wilt and bale

D.

Bale, dry and cut

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

623.

The removal of shealth on maize cob is referred to as

A.

Winnowing

B.

Shelling

C.

Dehusking

D.

Milling

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

624.

An important function of mulching is that it

A.

Increases soil temperature

B.

Provides soil with nutrients

C.

Conserves moisture in the soil

D.

Increases rate of evaporation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

625.

Cappling and staking are important cultural practices in the cultivation of

A.

Sweet potatoes

B.

Tomatoes

C.

Yams

D.

Groundnuts

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.