Waec Agricultural Science 2000 Past Questions and Answers

Question 61:

• WAEC 2000

(a) In a tabular form, briefly discuss the following plant nutrients: (i) Potassium; (ii) Phosphorus; (iii) Calcium. Under the following headings: (i) form in which it is absorbed; (ii) three functions; (iii) one deficiency symptom.
(b) Give two examples of nitrogenous fertilizers.

Question 62:

• WAEC 2000

(a) Define: (i) Taungya farming, (ii) Crop rotation.
(b) State four advantages of taungya farming.
(c) State four principles underlying the choice of a crop rotation system
(d) Enumerate four advantages of crop rotation.
(e) Under what situations would you recommend to a farmer to embark on crop rotation?

Question 63:

• WAEC 2000

(a) State four ways in which ornamental plants are important. [4 marks]
(b) Give two examples each of (i) ornamental trees, (ii) ornamental shrubs. (c) Explain the following: (i) pasture, (ii) forage. (d) State four roles of legumes in agriculture.

Question 64:

• WAEC 2000

(a) Discuss seven economic importance of insect pests in crop production.
(b) Name two hosts of cotton stainer.
(c) List two soil-dwelling insect pests of crops and state five general control measures of insect pests of crops.

Question 65:

• WAEC 2000

Discuss briefly: (a) Temperature; (b) Relative humidity; (c) Light; in relation to poultry production and state two ways of controlling the effect of each.