WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 79

391.

In the carbon cycle, carbon dioxide is used by crops for

A.

Photosynthesis

B.

Transpiration

C.

Decomposition

D.

Respiration

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

392.

Inhibition of root and fruit formation are deficiency symptoms of

A.

Iron

B.

Nitrogen

C.

Chlorine

D.

Phosphorus

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

393.

Which of the following statements is not correct about soil texture?

A.

Soils with fine particles have higher water holding capacity than coarse soils

B.

Fine-textured soils are warm soils and coarse-textured soils are cool soils

C.

The effect of leaching in coarse-textured soils is greater than that in fine-textured soils

D.

Fine-textured soils have higher nutrient holding capacity than coarse-textured soils

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

394.

Which of the following agents is not associated with chemical weathering?

A.

Oxidation

B.

Pressure

C.

Hydrolysis

D.

Carbonation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

395.

Predators are used by farmers to

A.

Control pests

B.

Induce flowering in plants

C.

Protect the soil

D.

Hasten fruit ripening

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.