WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 219

1,091.

Soil erosion caused by water can be controlled by

A.

Overgrazing and bush burning

B.

Ploughing and harrowing

C.

Land clearing and stumping

D.

Afforestation and erection of bunds

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,092.

The two main elements of climate which affect soil formation are

A.

Rainfall and temperature

B.

Rainfall and air

C.

Temperature and light

D.

Wind and relative humidity 

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,093.

Which of the following processes does not lead to the physical disintegration of rocks? The

A.

Heating and cooling of rock surfaces

B.

Expansion and contraction of rock minerals

C.

Formation of cracks and crevices

D.

Rapid cooling and solidification of rocks

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,094.

The largest kola-nut producing vegetation zone in West Africa is the

A.

Sahel savanna

B.

Sudan savanna

C.

Derived savanna

D.

Mangrove swamp

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,095.

Which of the following groups of crops will perform better in the savanna zone of West Africa?

A.

Cotton, millet and groundnut

B.

Cotton, coffee and cocoa

C.

Tobacco, sorghum and banana

D.

Sorghum, millet and oil-palm

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.