WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 230

1,146.

One importance of cover crops is that they

A.

Provide shade for crops

B.

Protect crops from pests

C.

Increase soil acidity

D.

Suppress weed growth

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,147.

Which of the following materials can be applied to the soil in order to correct yellowing of leaves?

A.

Lime

B.

Urea

C.

Gypsum

D.

Bone meal

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,148.

Under which of the following conditions will organic matter in the soil decompose fastest?

A.

Optimum pH

B.

Low temperature

C.

Anaerobic conditions

D.

Waterlogged condition

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,149.

Clay particles hold cations because they

A.

Are negatively charged

B.

Become hardened when dry

C.

Are very small in size

D.

Have definite shapes

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,150.

Soils in forest areas would normally have

A.

Low moisture content

B.

High proportion of sand

C.

High proportion of humus

D.

Low microbial activity

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.