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In the carbon cycle, carbon dioxide in the air may be replenished by
A respiration
B transpiration
C lighting
D denitrification
Lost soil nutrients can be replenished by the following methods except
A organic manuring
B fertilizer application
C continuous grazing
D cover cropping
Which of the following statement is a disadvantages of decaying organic matter in soils?
A Bacterals 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
In chemical weathering of rocks, the equation Fe,2 O3 +3H2 O → Fe2 O3 3H2 O represents
A carbonation
B hydration
C solution
D oxidation
An example of igneous rock is
A granite
B limestone
C coal
D sandstone
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
The most limiting factor affecting land availability for agriculture in urban settlements is
A soil type
B topography
C climate
D population pressure
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
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
The surveying instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles is called
A theodolite
B Gunter's chain
C offset staff
D arrow
The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
A makes vertical cuts
B makes horizontal cuts
C inverts the furrow slice
D removes mud that clings to the disc
The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
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
The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
A wheel
B plough share
C handle
D mould board
The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
A hitch
B handle
C plough share
D mould board
The document given to a farmer on acquiring a piece of land from government is called
A certificate of purchase
B receipt of ownership
C certificate of occupancy
D receipt of lease
Which of the following statements is not correct about agriculture in most West African countries?
A employment
B fuel
C food
D income
Which of the following suggestion would solve transportation problems associated with agriculture ?
A Establishment of tractor hiring units
B Efficient railway system
C Establishment of car hire units
D Provision of extension services
The annual depreciation of the implement is
A #4,300
B #3,125
C #2,050
D #1075
A farmer bought a farm implement for 12,500 in 2007 . At the end of the fourth year he sold if for #4,300. Use information to answer question
A #16,800
B #8,200
C #3,125
D #1,075
Sexual propagation involves the use of
A Bulbs
B Seeds
C Cuttings
D Vines
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