WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 184

916.

Controlled burning has the advantage of

A.

Increasing the number of soil organisms

B.

Inducing re-growth of pasture grasses

C.

Increasing the amount of nutrients in the soil

D.

Improving soil structure

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

917.

The atmosphere gains carbon dioxide through the following ways except

A.

Burning of fuel such as coal and wood

B.

Respiration by plants and animals

C.

Photosynthesis in plants

D.

Death and decay of plants and animals

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

918.

Magnesium deficiency in crops can be corrected by the application of

A.

Dolomite

B.

Limestone

C.

Quicklime

D.

Urea

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

919.

It is not advisable to apply fresh farmyard manure because

A.

Its heat of decomposition may cause scorching of plants

B.

Some microorganisms in the manure may die

C.

The manure may increase soil acidity

D.

The manure may increase soil alkalinity

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

920.

Chemical weathering is fastest in

A.

Cool weather

B.

Hot weather

C.

High altitudes

D.

Low altitudes

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.