WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 330

1,646.

Irrigation can be defined as

A.

High water table for plants

B.

A system of farming in which crops are provided with water artificially

C.

A type of farming where crops depend mostly on rainfall

D.

A type of farming practised in the forest zones

E.

The storage of water for future farm operation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,647.

Which of the following is not an effect of bush burning on the soil?

A.

Sterilizing soil against some harmful soil micro-organisms

B.

Destroying the structure of soil

C.

Increasing rate of nitrogen mineralization

D.

Predisposing soil erosion

E.

Maintaining high levels of soil nutrients reserves

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,648.

Adoption of clean clearing of land in the tropical rain forest is not advisable because it

A.

Encourages erosion and leaching

B.

Is very expensive

C.

Is very difficult to practise

D.

Deprives the farmer of continous use of wood

E.

Encourages compaction of soil

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,649.

Lodging in crops is caused by excess supply of

A.

Potassium

B.

Sulphur

C.

Iron

D.

Nitrogen

E.

Sodium

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,650.

Which of the following types of fertilizer is recommended for use in high quantities for groundnut production?

A.

Nitrogen fertilizer

B.

Phosphorus fertilizer

C.

Potassium fertilizer

D.

Compost

E.

Potassium and calcium fertilizer

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.