WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 298

1,486.

The type of soil with a particle size of 0.02 to 0.002 mm is

A.

Clay

B.

Silt

C.

Fine sand

D.

Coarse sand

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,487.

The easiest method of determining soil texture in the field is by

A.

Moulding

B.

Sieving

C.

Feeling

D.

Sedimenting

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,488.

The horizon of soil profile which encourages the greatest level of microbial activity is

A.

A-horizon

B.

B-horizon

C.

C-horizon

D.

D-horizon

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,489.

Which of the following rocks is formed from shale?

A.

Marble

B.

Slate

C.

Quartzite

D.

Limestone

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,490.

Rain water is made available to crops through

A.

Evaporation

B.

Transpiration

C.

Surface drainage

D.

Root absorption

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.