WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 328

1,636.

Which of the following is not a protective function of forests?

A.

Soil conservation

B.

Wind break

C.

Wildlife conservation

D.

Tourist attraction

E.

Erosion control

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,637.

Which of the following statements represents the best reason for making access roads in a forest plantation?

A.

Fire-fighting purposes

B.

Weeding

C.

Fertilizer application

D.

Mulching

E.

Erosion control

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,638.

The process by which a forest is renewed artificially is known as

A.

Forest regeneration

B.

Forest plantation

C.

Selective exploitation

D.

Deforestation

E.

Taungya

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,639.

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of giant-star grass?

A.

Vigorous growth, spreading and perennial

B.

Possession of long and rapidly growing stems

C.

Drought resistant and ability to withstand continuous grazing

D.

Easy to eradicate once established

E.

Easily propagated from young cuttings

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,640.

Common management particles in pastures include the following except

A.

Rotational grazing

B.

Weed and pest control

C.

Fertilizer application

D.

Paddocking

E.

Overstocking

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.