WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 69

341.

The use of inorganic fertilizer is preferable to organic manure because inorganic fertilizer

A.

Improves soil structure

B.

Releases nutrients to the soil faster

C.

Reduces leaching of soil nutrients

D.

Improves soil water holding capacity

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

342.

Which of the following practices does not replenish lost soil nutrients?

A.

Crop rotation

B.

Fallowing

C.

Liming

D.

Bush burning

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

343.

A beneficial effect of bush burning on the soil is the

A.

Reduction of soil microbial activities

B.

Exposure of soil surface to erosion

C.

Destruction of weed seeds

D.

Improves soil water holding capacity

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

344.

The purpose of the part labelled I in the experiment illustrated above is to

A.

Allow proper aggregation of soil particles

B.

Allow even evaporation of water

C.

Prevent water from escaping

D.

Distribute water around the soil

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

345.

The aim of the experiment illustrated above is to

A.

Determine soil texture

B.

Ascertain water content of the soil

C.

Examine the structure of the soil

D.

Determine soil acidity

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.