2000 WAEC SSCE Agricultural Science Past Questions
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(a) ldentify specimens L, M and N.Specimen L:Specimen M:Specimen N:(b) ldentify specimens O and P, using specimen N(c) In which of specimens O and P will specimen M survive better?(d) What is the relevance of specimen L…
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(a) State each of the disease condition observed on specimens J (MAIZE PLANT) and K (CASSAVA LEAF) and their causative agents.(b) Explain the mode of transmission of the diseases on each of specimens J and K.(c) State tw…
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(a) To what type of rock do each of specimens D, E, and F belong?(b) State the types of weathering caused by each of specimens G, H, and l(c) Give two ways by which weathering causes each of specimens G, H, and I.(o) Sta…
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(a) Identify specimens A, B and CSpecimen A: Specimen B: Specimen C:(b) Give one function of each of Specimen A, B and C(c) State two ways of maintaining each of specimen A and B(d) Name three other farm impleme…
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An agricultural research organisation categorised farmers in village X according to the rate of adoption of new ideas and came up with the following: Innovators 10, Early adopters 15, Late adopters 70, Never adopters 25(…
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(a) State the law of diminishing returns as it applies to agricultural production. [2 marks] Study the table below and use it to answer questions (b) and (c).Size of farm (ha)Qty of fertilizer used (bags)Yield of maize (…
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(a) Write short notes on the following systems of breeding: (i) In-breeding; (ii) Line-breeding; (iii) Cross-breeding(b) State three methods of collecting semen from a proven male for use in artificial insemination.
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Discuss briefly: (a) Temperature; (b) Relative humidity; (c) Light; in relation to poultry production and state two ways of controlling the effect of each.
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(a) Discuss seven economic importance of insect pests in crop production.(b) Name two hosts of cotton stainer.(c) List two soil-dwelling insect pests of crops and state five general control measures of insect pests of cr…
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(a) State four ways in which ornamental plants are important. [4 marks](b) Give two examples each of (i) ornamental trees, (ii) ornamental shrubs. (c) Explain the following: (i) pasture, (ii) forage. (d) State four roles…
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(a) Define: (i) Taungya farming, (ii) Crop rotation.(b) State four advantages of taungya farming.(c) State four principles underlying the choice of a crop rotation system(d) Enumerate four advantages of crop rotation.(e)…
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(a) In a tabular form, briefly discuss the following plant nutrients: (i) Potassium; (ii) Phosphorus; (iii) Calcium. Under the following headings: (i) form in which it is absorbed; (ii) three functions; (iii) one deficie…
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(a) Describe briefly the Gunters' chain.(b) A farmer surveyed his triangular farmland with a base length of 2 km and a perpendicular length of 1200m. Calculate the area of the farm.(c) State four necessary precautions th…
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(a) Name six Government and four Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that are involved in the improvement of agricultural production in West Africa.(b) Mention five ways in which Non-Governmental Organisations contribu…
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The land use Decree of 1978 vested lands in each state of the country on the
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The most important factor that determines the rate of agricultural development is
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An area of land where fruit trees are grown is commonly called a/an
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In subsistence agriculture,
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The primary role of agriculture is the provision of