2005 WAEC SSCE Agricultural Science Past Questions
2005
(a) (i) identify specimen M.Specimen M;(ii) Draw and label specimen M.(b) Explain the role of each of the parts of specimen M you have labeled in carrying out its function.
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(a) Identify each specimen G, H, I, and K.Specimen G: Specimen H: Specimen I: Specimen K: (b) Name two uses of each of specimens G and H.(c) Name the group of crops to which each of specimens H, I, and K belon…
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(a) Name three other equipment that can perform similar functions as specimen F.(b) State five safety precautions to be taken when using specimen F.(c) Describe how specimen F is used(d) State three faults that may devel…
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(a) (i) Classify specimens B and D according to their mode of formation.
(ii) Name two other rocks for each mode of formation.(b) Given three differences between specimens B and D.(c) State three uses of specimen D in ag…
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(a) State seven objectives of agricultural extension. (b) List the three main types of extension teaching methods and explain any two of them
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State three advantages and one disadvantages of each of the following marketing agents (i) retailers (ii) Wholesalers (iii) co-operative societies.
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(a) State seven characteristic features of a good layer. (b) Describe the preparations to be carried out for receiving day old chicks for rearing. (b) Explain how poor storage facilities affect agricultural marketing.
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(a) Give four reasons for rearing goats in West Africa. (b) List three advantages and three disadvantages of the extensive system of rearing goats in West African. (c) State six general characteristics of West African ca…
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(a) List five aims of crop improvement (b) Define the term selection in crop improvement. (c) List three methods of selection. (d) Explain the following genetic terms: (i) homozygotes (ii) back cross (iii) dominance.
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(a) Define the term weed (b) Describe four methods of weed control. (c) Give six reasons for controlling weeds on the farm.
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(a)In an experiment on soil porosity, the following measurements were taken and recorded: Volume of dry soil = 50 cm³, Volume of water = 50 cm³, Total volume of soil and water = 75 cm³. Use the above information to (i) f…
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(a) Define climate and state three of its importance in agriculture. (b) Explain five ways in which high rainfall affects agricultural production. (c) State the forms in which water exist in the soil. (d) Mention three w…
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(a) List ten poultry equipment and state the main use of each. (b) Name two parts of a tractor involved in the coupling and operation of implements. (c) State four maintenance practices of a tractor.
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(a) State three advantages and two disadvantages of manual labour. (b) Enumerate four qualities of good draught animals. (c) State two precautions to be observed when using draught animals. (d) Explain how power from eac…
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2005
In order to ensure that crop and animal diseases are not transferred across international boundaries, government must
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Government laws and reforms are aimed at
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Which of the following groups of basic amenities should be provided in rural areas foe improves agricultural productivity?
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Inadequate food production in most developing countries is due to
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A piece of land can be considered more suitable for livestock production than for crop production when it is
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In West Africa, a greater part of the land is used for