Waec Agricultural Science 2014 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2014

The machine used for removing seeds from maize cobs is called a

A. Mill
B. Decorticator
C. Winnower
D. Sheller

Question 7:

• WAEC 2014

The appropriate farm tool for lifting tomato seedlings for transplanting is the

A. Dibber
B. Hoe
C. Hand trowel
D. Hand fork

Question 8:

• WAEC 2014

It is important to clean and grease plough discs after use to

A. Prevent rusting
B. Sharpen the discs
C. Reduce friction
D. Reduce the lifespan

Question 9:

• WAEC 2014

Wind can be beneficial to crop production because it

A. Aids weed seeds dispersal
B. Aids pollination of crops
C. Causes lodging of crops
D. Causes rapid drying of wet soils

Question 10:

• WAEC 2014

The method of surface irrigation widely used in rice fields is

A. Basin irrigation
B. Wild flooding
C. Furrow irrigation
D. Border strip