WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 242

1,206.

A disadvantage of using organic manure on the soil is that

A.

It decreases the potassuim content of the soil

B.

Diseases spread fast

C.

It increases the humus content of the soil

D.

It reduces the rate of soil water evaporation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,207.

Which of the following processes will not lead to the loss of nutrients from the soil?

A.

Erosion

B.

Mulching

C.

Harvesting

D.

Leaching

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,208.

Which of the following soil water is tightly held to the surface of soil particles?

A.

Hygroscopic water

B.

Gravitational water

C.

Capillary water

D.

Superfluous water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,209.

The most important soil micro-organism causing decay and nutrient recycling are

A.

Bacteria and fungi

B.

Fungi and algae

C.

Algae and actinomycetes

D.

Bacteria and algae

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,210.

What is the percentage porosity of a soil sample whose volume is 250cm when the volume of air is 200cm?

A.

20

B.

25

C.

50

D.

80

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.