2020 WAEC SSCE Agricultural Science Past Questions
2020
(a) Give three reasons for stocking K (TILAPIA) and L (CATFISH) together in a pond.(b) List four fishing gears used for harvesting specimens K and L in a pond.(c) Name four products that could be made from specimen M(MIL…
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2020
(a)(i) Name the toxic substance found in specimen G (FRESH CASSAVA TUBER).
(ii) Suggest four ways of removing the toxic substance named in (a)(i).(b) State two uses each of specimens I (ONION BULBS) and J (PEPPER FRUITS)…
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2020
In the actual exam, a set-up will be provided that illustrates the soil sedimentation test to determine soil texture. It will likely include a clear, graduated measuring cylinder or glass jar containing a mixture of soil…
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2020
(a) State two uses each of specimens A (HOE) and B(PICK AXE)(b) Name four crops that require the use of specimen D (BUDDING KNIFE) during propagation. (c) Name three other tools that could serve the same purpose as speci…
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2020
(a) (i) A rectangle-shaped farmland has a length of 0.2km and a breadth of 2,200km. Calculate the area of the farmland.(ii) Mention two importance of balance sheet to a farm manager. (b) State five sources of agricultura…
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(a) Complete the following table under the followingName of DiseaseCausal Organism Farm Animals Symptoms ControlFarm Animals AffectedSymptomsControl Brucellosis Aspergillosis (b) Discuss five advantages of the bat…
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2020
(a) Describe the life cycle of the variegated grasshopper.(b) List five ways through which diseases are spread on crop farms.(c) List six characteristics of a good layer.
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(a) Discuss the cultivation of Citrus spp under the following headings:(i) Method of propagation
(ii) Spacing in the field
(iii) Nursery practices
(iv) Pests
(v) Diseases. (b) Define the following terms:(i) Surface irrig…
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2020
(a) Explain the following terms used in agricultural ecology:(i) Soil texture(ii) Soil profile. (b) (i) Discuss three advantages of grafting.(ii) Mention two crops that could be propagated by grafting. (c) State four cul…
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2020
(a) Discuss two possible solutions to each of the following problems of agricultural development in Africa:(i) Poor transportation(i) Environmental degradation(ii) Use of crude farm tools. (b) State three precautions tha…
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2020
A cost effective way of disseminating urgent information to a large number of farmers at the same time is through?
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2020
A total of 12,000kg of maize was demanded at N20 per kg while 8,000kg of it was demanded at N30 per kg. What is the percentage change in quantity demanded?
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2020
A farmer whose production exceeds point C will experience
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2020
The part labelled C in the graph is the?
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2020
If a farmer produces 9 bags of millet at an average cost of D80,000.00 per bag and sells each of the 9 bags at D90,000.00 the profit is?
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2020
Which of the following statements is not a precaution measure in bee keeping?
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2020
Which of the labelled parts enables the tool to float on water when fish is caught?
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2020
The part which a bait is attached before lowering the tool in water is labelled?
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2020
Tapeworm, liver fluke and roundworm can be controlled by?
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2020
The methods of rangeland improvement which ensure continuous herbage growth during the dry season are?