WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 161

801.

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.

802.

Which of the following statements is correct about micro-nutrients? They

A.

Promote formation of only root nodules

B.

Are required by plants in very small quantities

C.

Are fixed into the soil through microbial activity

D.

Increase crop tolerance to pest attack

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

803.

In which layer of the soil profile do most biological activities occur?

A.

D-horizone

B.

C-horizone

C.

B-horizone

D.

A-horizone

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

804.

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

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

805.

Soil water that is available for root absorption at field capacity is

A.

Capillary water

B.

Hygroscopic water

C.

Gravitational water

D.

Superfluous water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.