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The type of crop planted and the livestock raised in any given area depends primarily on the
A type of climate
B physical factors
C biotic factors
D socio-economic factors
E edaphic factors
Land is considered to be an essential factor in agricultural production because
A it is most abundant
B it is important for development
C crop, fisheries and livestock production are practised on land
D it cannot be increased in quatity
E crop production is usually done on land
Which of the following factors may be considered in adopting a particular method of irrigation?
A topography of the land
B characteristics of the soil
C type of farming system
D type of crops to be grown
E size of land to be irrigated
Prolonged application of ammonium sulphate fertilizer on a given soil can lead to the
A decay of tuber and root crops
B increase in beneficial soil micro-organisms
C increase in soil acidity
D damage of soil structure
E increase in the alkalinity of soil
What is the percentage of water content of a soil sample if the mass of fresh soil is 180 gm and mass of dried soil is 120 gram?
A 45.5%
B 40.4%
C 38.3%
D 35.3%
E 33.3%
Coal is an example of
A igneous rock
B metamorphic rock
C plutonic rock
D volcanic rock
E sedimentary rock
The response of crops to day-length is referred to as
A photoperiodism
B photosynthesis
C photogenesis
D venalization
E volatilisation
land use is influenced by the following except
A population density
B population growth
C climatic conditions
D topography
E fallowing
Which of the following is not a problem of agricultural development?
A inadequate land availability
B lack of finance
C improved and adequate storage facilities
D lack of basic amenities and infrastructure
E poor transportation facilities
Farm settlement scheme is an example of agricultural
A programme
B policy
C commodity
D subsidy
E regulation
Agricultural production in West Africa can be improved by the following except
A ability of farmers to purchase mofern farm implements
B expansive irrigation of farmlands
C adoption and proper application of tested findings of agricultural research
D continued adoption of the communal land holdig system
E adequate supply of improved seeds and livestock to farmers
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