WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 150

746.

Which of the following terms is not associated with surface irrigation?

A.

Tile

B.

Basin

C.

Dyke

D.

Furrow

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

748.

Farmers practice mixed farming because they can

A.

Easily secure loan to expand their farms

B.

Specialize in either the growing of crops or rearing of animals

C.

Use the manure from the animals to fertilize their crops

D.

Easily control pests and diseases on their farms

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

749.

The soil water that is readily available for absorption by plant roots is called

A.

Capillary water

B.

Gravitational water

C.

Hygroscopic water

D.

Superfluous water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

750.

The earthworm is important to the farmer because it

A.

Improves soil texture

B.

Destroys soil pathogens

C.

Checks soil erosion

D.

Improves soil structure

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.