WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 55

271.

Soil texture can be refered to as

 

A.

Distribution of soil particles in a given sample

B.

Movement of water through the soil

C.

Distribution of the different sizes of soil particles

D.

The degree of soil aeration

Correct answer is C

Soil Texture is the classification of soil based on its physical texture and characteristics, particularly the size of the particles that make up the soil.

 

272.

Determine the equilibrium price of rice

A.

N1.00

B.

N2.00

C.

N3.00

D.

N4.00

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

273.

The wear and tear of farm structures over time is described as

A.

Appreciation

B.

Depreciation

C.

Capitalization

D.

Salvage value

Correct answer is B

Choice B is correct. The wear and tear of farm structures overtime is described as depreciation.

274.

What is the change in quantity of rice demand when the price increases from N1.00 to N5.00?

A.

8kg

B.

6kg

C.

4kg

D.

2kg

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

275.

The factor of production whose reward is profit is

A.

Land

B.

Labour

C.

Capital

D.

Entrepreneurship

Correct answer is D

The factor of production whose reward is profit is entrepreneurship. The reward for land is rent, the reward for labour is wages or salaries while the reward for entrepreneur is profit and the reward for entrepreneur is profit and the reward for capital is interest. Therefore, choice D is correct.