WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 340

1,696.

Which of the following factors has the greatest influence on crop production?

A.

Light

B.

Vegetation

C.

Water

D.

Air movement

E.

Pressure

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,697.

Flood irrigation is mainly used in

A.

Arid area

B.

Subtropical area

C.

Tropical area

D.

Sloppy area

E.

Savanna area

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,698.

Crop rotation has the following effects on the soil except

A.

Maintenance of soil fertility

B.

Reducing concentration of soil pests

C.

Improving soil structure

D.

Reducing soil erosion

E.

Predisposing soil to leaching

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,699.

Which of the following will be responsible for the poor yield of fertile soil in a high rainfall area?

A.

Leaching of soil nutrients

B.

Very low pH value of land

C.

Lack of soil microbes

D.

High alkalinity of soil

E.

Erosion of the soil

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,700.

A soil with pH2 can be described as

A.

Moderately acidic

B.

Moderately alkaline

C.

Neutral

D.

Highly alkaline

E.

Highly acidic

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.