WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 91

451.

Crop rotation is often used in maintaining soil fertility because

A.

All crops grown, add nutrient to the soil

B.

Some of the crops fix nitrogen in the soil

C.

Crops grown are ploughed into the soil

D.

The crops are rotated on different farmlands

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

452.

The surveying instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles is called

A.

Theodolite

B.

Gunter's chain

C.

Offset staff

D.

Arrow

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

453.

The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
Study it and answer this question.

The function of the part labeled II is that it

A.

Makes vertical cuts

B.

Makes horizontal cuts

C.

Inverts the furrow slice

D.

Removes mud that clings to the disc

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

454.

The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
Study it and answer this question.

Which of the following functions is not associated with the part labelled I?

A.

Inverting of furrow slice

B.

Cutting through soil

C.

Pulverizing of the slice in some ploughs

D.

Enabling the plough to roll over obstacles

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

455.

The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
Study it and answer this question.
 

The part labelled II is the

A.

Wheel

B.

Plough share

C.

Handle

D.

Mould board

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.