WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 208

1,036.

Which of the following statements about soil water is true?

A.

Crops wilt when gravitational water has drained off

B.

Capillary water drains off after rainfall

C.

A soil with high water table is best for farming

D.

Crops utilize capillary water in the soil

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,037.

Which of the following materials cannot be used for liming?

A.

Gypsum

B.

Basic slag

C.

Chalk

D.

Urea

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,038.

The relative proportion of each fraction of soil in a soil sample determines its

A.

Texture

B.

Structure

C.

Profile

D.

Catena

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,039.

Water-logged soils impede good crop growth and development because

 

A.

The fibrous roots are destroyed

B.

Crop roots are deprived of sufficient oxygen

C.

Excessive water stops root growth

D.

Soil around roots become too cold for root growth

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,040.

Which of the following statements about farm settlement schemes is false? They are set up

 

A.

To encourage young young people to take up farming

B.

To provide employment for young school leavers

C.

To develop rural infrastructure

D.

For research and publicity

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.