Waec Agricultural Science 2016 Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• WAEC 2016

The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
Study it and answer this question.
The part labelled II is the

A. Wheel
B. Plough share
C. Handle
D. Mould board

Question 7:

• WAEC 2016

The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
Study it and answer this question.
Which of the following functions is not associated with the part labelled I?

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

Question 8:

• WAEC 2016

The diagram above shows parts of a plough.
Study it and answer this question.
The function of the part labeled II isthat it

A. Makes vertical cuts
B. Makes horizontal cuts
C. Inverts the furrow slice
D. Removes mud that clings to the disc

Question 9:

• WAEC 2016

The surveying instrument used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles is called

A. Theodolite
B. Gunter's chain
C. Offset staff
D. Arrow

Question 10:

• WAEC 2016

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