WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 90

446.

Which of the following statement is a disadvantages of decaying organic matter in soils?

A.

Bacterial and fungal growth is enhanced

B.

Minerals in organic matter are released into the soil

C.

Physical condition of soil is enhanced

D.

Water-holding capacity of soil is improved

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

447.

An example of igneous rock is

A.

Granite

B.

Limestone

C.

Coal

D.

Sandstone

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

448.

Rhizobium supplies nitrogen to leguminous plants by

A.

Incorporating urea into their bodies

B.

Fixing atmospheric nitrogen into the soil

C.

Decomposing plant and animals remains

D.

Decreasing the pH value of the soil

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

449.

The most limiting factor affecting land availability for agriculture in urban settlements is

A.

Soil type

B.

Topography

C.

Climate

D.

Population pressure

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

450.

Land is said to be a fixed asset in Agriculture. This means that

A.

Its features and topography are fixed

B.

Soil nutrients and its vegetative cover can be replaced

C.

Its size remains fixed over time

D.

Its micro organic composition is constant over time

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.