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Crop rotation is often used in maintaining soil fertility because
Aall crops grown, add nutrient to the soil
Bsome of the crops fix nitrogen in the soil
Ccrops grown are ploughed into the soil
Dthe crops are rotated on different farmlands
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Question 512
waec2016
The surveying instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles is called
Atheodolite
BGunter's chain
Coffset staff
Darrow
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Question 513
waec2016
The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
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The function of the part labeled II isthat it
Amakes vertical cuts
Bmakes horizontal cuts
Cinverts the furrow slice
Dremoves mud that clings to the disc
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Question 514
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The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
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Which of the following functions is not associated with the part labelled I?
AInverting of furrow slice
BCutting through soil
CPulverizing of the slice in some ploughs
DEnabling the plough to roll over obstacles
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Question 515
waec2016
The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
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The part labelled II is the
Awheel
Bplough share
Chandle
Dmould board
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Question 516
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The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
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The part labelled I in the diagram is the
Ahitch
Bhandle
Cplough share
Dmould board
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Question 517
waec2016
The document given to a farmer on acquiring a piece of land from government is called
Acertificate of purchase
Breceipt of ownership
Ccertificate of occupancy
Dreceipt of lease
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Question 518
waec2016
Which of the following statements is not correct about agriculture in most West African countries?
Aemployment
Bfuel
Cfood
Dincome
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Question 519
waec2016
Which of the following suggestion would solve transportation problems associated with agriculture ?
AEstablishment of tractor hiring units
BEfficient railway system
CEstablishment of car hire units
DProvision of extension services
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Question 520
waec2015
The annual depreciation of the implement is
A#4,300
B#3,125
C#2,050
D#1075
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Question 521
waec2015
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
Calculate the total depreciation of the implement
A#16,800
B#8,200
C#3,125
D#1,075
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Question 522
waec2015
Sexual propagation involves the use of
ABulbs
BSeeds
CCuttings
DVines
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Question 523
waec2015
Which of the following developments could result from defoiratation?
AIncrease in soil erosion
BIncrease in soil Ph
CDecrease in soil temperature
DDecrease in soil Prosity
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Question 524
waec2015
The effect of fertilizing a fish pond with compost manure on phytoplankton population and fish yield is such that
APhytoplankton population decreases as fish yield drecreases
BPhytoplankton population decreases while fish yield increases
CPhytoplankton population increases while fish yield drecreases
DPhytoplankton population increases as a fish yield increases
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Question 525
waec2015
The term fingerling refers to a young
ARabbit
BFish
CGoat
DTurkey
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Question 526
waec2015
The term fingerling refers to a young
ARabbit
BFish
CGoat
DTurkey
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Question 527
waec2015
The term fingerling refers to a young
ARabbit
BFish
CGoat
DTurkey
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Question 528
waec2015
Which of the following methods is inapropriate when introducing a new variety of rice farmers?
AFarners' cooperarive society
BCircular letters
CDemonstrations
DField trips
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Question 529
waec2015
A farmer obtained a of #250,000 at a simple interest rate of 8% per annum to be paid in two years what would be the interest the farmer will pay on the loan?
