WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 195

971.

Excessive drainage of soil water can be checked by the addition of adequate quantities of

A.

N.P.K 15 - 15 - 15

B.

Sulphate of ammonia

C.

Single superphosphate

D.

Compost manure

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

972.

The following equipment can be used for irrigation except

A.

Bucket

B.

Watering can

C.

Knapsack sprayer

D.

Siphon tube

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

973.

A farmer applied NPK 15:11:8 at planting. What is the percentage of potassium in the fertilizer?

A.

23.53%

B.

32.35%

C.

33.33%

D.

44.12%

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

974.

Which of the following statements about bush burning is false?

A.

It releases mineral nutrients bound in plant tissues

B.

It encourages the growth of fresh grasses

C.

The heat generated destroys pests

D.

The heat generated increases the population of soil organisms

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

975.

Sources of nitrogen to the soil include the following except

A.

Lightening

B.

Urea

C.

Blue-green algae

D.

Residues of burning activities

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.