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Agriculture Revision Booklet (Autosaved) (2) (1)
Agriculture Revision Booklet (Autosaved) (2) (1)
SECONDARY SCHOOL
AGRICULTURE REVISION
BOOKLET
2.
(a) What stage of agricultural development is shown in the illustration?
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HUNTING AND GATHERING
(c) What impact might this stage of agricultural development have on the
Environment?
IT LEADS TO EXTINCTION OF SOME PLANT ANDANIMAL SPECIES DUE TO
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OVERHARVESTING AND EXCESSIVE KILLING
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LEADS TO LOSS OF GENETIC DIVERSITY OF THE ECOSYSTEM
2. Describe how each of the following factors is likely to affect plant growth.
(a) Frost
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IT CAN BREAK DORMANCY IN SOME PLANTS THUS REDUCING PLANT GROWTH
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FROST REDUCES RATE OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS EG REDUCED RATE OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS
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(b) Humidity
WHEN HUMIDITY IS LOW THERE IS A HIGH RATE OF TRANSPIRATION LEADING TO REDUCED GROWTH
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WHEN HUMIDITY IS HIGH THERE IS LOW EVAPORATION RATE LEADING TO INCREASED GROWTH
(c) Photoperiodism
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light is needed for plant growth therefore because photoperiodism is the plants response in relation
to light shoots are bound to grow towards light thus increasing growth
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3. The table below compares wind-pollinated flowers with insect-pollinated
glowers. Compare the table.
Description Wind pollinated flowers Insect pollinated flowers
5 (a) (I) State one important difference between contact chemicals and
systemic chemicals used on farms.
CONTACT PESTICIDES ARE THOSE THAT WHEN APPLIED ARE ARBSOBED
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THROUGH THE SKIN OR CUTICLE OF THE SKIN WHILE SYSTEMIC ARE THOSE THAT
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ARE ABSORBED INTO THE HOST PLANT AND MOVE THROUGHOUTTHE PLANT
TISSUE BY THE SAP
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ii) What is the most important difference between herbicides which are
selective and those which are non-selective?
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SELECTIVE PESTICIDES ARE USED TO CONTROL SPECIFIC/CERTAIN TYPE OF
WEEDS WHILE NON-SELECTIVE PESTICIDES ARE USED TO CONTROL ALL WEEDS
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iii) State one difference between the use of farm chemicals in the form of
granules compared to those contained in aerosols.
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CHEMICALS IN FORM OF GRANULESCAN BE DIRECTLY APPLIED TO THE SOIL WHILE CHEMICAL
IN AEROSOLS IS RELEASED IN THE FORM OF MIST INTO THE AIR OR ONTO THE CROP
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(b) (I) Suggest one item of protective clothing, other than overall, gloves and
boots that should be worn when using fumigants and sprays.
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FACE MASK
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(c) Suggest two ways in which the pollution caused by the use of farm chemicals
may be reduced.
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BY AVOIDING SPRAYING NEAR WATER RESOURCES
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BY SPRAYING ON A CALM DAY
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(b) Tropism
IT IS THE GROWTH MOVEMENT OF A PLANT PART IN RESPONSE TO A DIRECTIONAL
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STIMULI
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(c) Landscaping
IT IS THE IMPROVEMENT OF NATURAL OUTDOOR LIVING ENVIRONMENT BY ALTERING
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ITS SHAPE AND DECORATIVE PLANTING
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(e) Genetics
Is the study of how characteristics of the parents are passed onto their offspring
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9. The table shows some data referring to the demand for spinach and the
amount of spinach supplied, as the price changes.
Price (P) Quantity demanded (kg) Quantity
Supplied (kg)
2 47 4
4 40 10
6 30 26
8 20 41
10 14 49
(a) Use the data in the table to sketch graphs on the same axes to show how
the quality demanded and the quantity supplied change as the price changes.
(b) (i) State the condition which applies at the point where the two graphs
meet?
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(b) (i) Draw and label the life cycle of a named boring pest.
Name of pest ………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..[1]
Life cycle
(ii) Name one appropriate pesticide used for controlling the named boring pest in
(b)(i)
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2. ROCKERY
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IT INVOLVES THE USE OF STONES AND ROCKS IN THE DESIGN OF A
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LANDSCAPE
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(13) Figure below shows the digestive system of a ruminant.
(ii) Calculate the stocking rate in livestock units (LSU) per hectare.
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(iii) If the carrying capacity of the farm is 0.25 LSU/ha, explain what conclusion
can be made about the stocking rate of this farm?
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15. (a) Explain, with examples, the difference between supplementary and
complementary products.
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Lipase …………………………………………
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Peptidase ………………………………..
(b) Complete the table to show two differences between meiosis and mitosis.
Meiosis Mitosis
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(c) Explain how the following cause variation in organisms.
(i) Genetic factors
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23. (a) Figure below shows the supply and demand curves. Use it to answer (I) and
(ii).
Market Research,
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Advertising.
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24. (a) State three ways in which agricultural engineering is important in crop
production
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Complete the structure by adding and labeling any two missing features. [4]
26. Figure below shows a cross section through a monocotyledonous stem. Use it
to answer parts (I) to (iii)
XYLEM
Name W …………………………………………………………………………………………
Function
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TRANSPORTS WATER AND MINERAL SALTS UP THE PLANT
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PHLOEM
(i) Name X………………………………………………………………………..
Function
TRANSPORTS FOOD AROUND THE PLANT
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(ii) CORTEX
Name Y …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Function
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IT STORES FOOD IN SOME PLANTS
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27. Figure below shows a seedling placed in a well lit house and adequately
supplied with moisture through a wet board. A shows the seedling grown in a
vertical position. B is the same seedling placed in a horizontal position, and C
shows the response of seedling B a few days later. Use the figure to answer parts
(a) and (b) below.
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What is the significance of the tropic response in (a) to the growth of a plant?
POSITIVE PHOTOTROPISM HELPS A SHOOT TO BRING ITS LEAVES INTOTHE BEST POSITION TO
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ABSORB LIGHT FOR PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND NEGATIVE PHOTOTROPISM ENABLES THE ROOTS TO
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PENETRATE INTO THE SOIL TO GAIN SUPPORT AND ABSORB NUTRIENTS
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Name the tropic response which results in plants coiling around stakes.
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HAPTOTROPISM
27. (a) Name two pre-planting operations carried out to remove any surface
obstructions from the land.
CLEARING
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STUMPING
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(b) State three reasons why it is important to prepare the soil before planting
TO LOOSEN UP SOIL THUS IMPROVING AERATION AND WATER PERCOLATION
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TO CONTROL WEEDS
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TO INCORPOTATE ORGANIC MANRE INTO THE SOIL
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28. (a) Complete the table below on crop pest by giving an example of the pest
and an appropriate class of pesticide
Type of pest Example Appropriate class
of pesticide
29. Figure below shows the reproductive system of a cow. Use it to answer part
(a) below.
Name part W.
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Name one hormone produced in Y.
oestrogen
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What is the function of part X?
site for implantation of the embryo
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(a) State three signs of a heat in a cow.
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31. Describe the following processes as they apply to the movement if water and
dissolved substances into the plant.
Osmosis
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Active transport
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31. (a) (i) State two effects of high temperature has on animal growth.
HEAT STRESS IN SHEEP REDUCES LAMBINGPERCENTAGE,TWINNING AND BIRTH WEIGHT
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HIGHER TEMPERATURES REDUCES EGG PRODUCTION IN POULTRY
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(ii) State two indirect effects rainfall has on animal growth.
RAINWATER CAN SPREAD LIVESTOCK PARASITES AND DISEASES LEADIN G TO REDUCED
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GROWTH
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IT DETERMINES THE AVAILABILITY OF FODDER FOR LIVESTOCK LEADING TO IMPROVED
GROWTH
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(b)Describe ways of growing crops that help in modifying the effects of humidity.
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PRACTICING CORRECT PRUNING OF PLANTS TO REDUCE HIGH HUMIDITY
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PRACTICING CORRECT SPACING OF PLANTS TO REDUCE HIGH HUMIDITY
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State two features that indicate that the flower above is insect pollinated.
THE FLOWER IS LARGE
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ANTHERS AND STIGMAS ARE ENCLOSED FIRMLY INTO THE FLOWER
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Name of method………………………………………………
Description
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Description
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34. For either maize or sorghum or millet, state the following:
Name of crop…………………………………………
Three signs of maturity
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(i) State two features of pots that need to be considered when planting
ornamental plants.
MATERIAL FROM WHICH THE POT IS MADE
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SIZE OF THE POT
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State two ways in which pots should be made ready for planting ornamental
plants.
CLEAN AND SOAK THE POTS
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DISINFECTING THE POT TO KILL ANY PATHOGENS
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The diagram shows an ornamental shrub before and after a management practice
has been carried out
(i) Name the management practice that has been carried out.
PRUNING
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36. (a) Complete the table to show the causal agent and a host animal for the
following diseases.
Diseases Causal agent Host animal
37. Explain how the following might affect the management of a game farm:
(i) size of area
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Flow of energy
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Carrying capacity
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38. Figure below shows water cooling system of an engine. Use it to answer
question 8(a).
CROP PRODUCTION(BUT
GENTLE SLOPES OF 2-5%
II NOT QUIET SO WELL
POSSIBLE DANGER OF SOIL
EROSION
II
WILDLIFE PASTURE
SLOPES OF 8-12%
IV
POOREST ARABLE LAND
TREE PLANTING
VERY SHALLOW SOILS
VII GRAZING
STEEP SLOPES OF MORE
THAN 20%
RECREATION
VERY STEEP SLOPES OF
VIII MORE THAN 30% WILDLIFE
INFERTILE SOILS
40. Figure below is a cross section of a dicotyledonous root. Use it to answer
question (a)
FILAMENT
ANTHER
STYLE
OVARY
(c) Given that the seed rate for maize is 25 kg/ha. Determine the amount of
seeds required for a plot of 4 m by 1 m. Show all workings.
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Which type of ornamental plants are permanently grown as shown in the figure
below.
POTTING PLANTS
33. (a) Give two examples of good stockman ship when handling one of the
following livestock.
Broiler, layer, pig, dairy cattle, rabbit
Name of livestock ………………………………………………………………..
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(b) Complete the table by writing a hormone and/or function in the reproductive
system of a ruminant animal.
SITE OF HORMONE FUNCTION
PRODUCTION
controls oestrus cycle
Ovary Oestrogen
oestrogen
Ovary …… Prepares
lining/endometrium of
uterus for
pregnancy/sustains
pregnancy
Testes testestrone
……… Develops male
secondary sex
characteristics
In cattle the allele for palledness (H) is dominant to the allele for horned (h).
What will be the offspring’s phenotypic ratio when mating two heterozygous
polled cattle.
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35. In a 4 hectare vegetable farm, the total revenue is P14 000; the total fixed
costs are P7 000; the total variable costs are P6 000.
(a) Calculate the gross margin for the farm. Show your working.
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(b) For each of the following diseases, complete the table by stating the causative
agent and the animal affected.
DISEASE CAUSATIVE AGENT ANIMAL AFFECTED
Contagious bovine
Pleuro pneumonia
(CBPP)
Swine fever
Aphosphorosis
(b) (i) List two materials that are used in the construction of a wooden fence.
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38 (a) (i) State one difference between sexual and asexual propagation in plants.
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(ii) State two parts of the plant used for asexual propagation.
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(iii) Name two plant species that can be used for lawn propagation.
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Part X Part Y
39. (a) A knapsack sprayer was filled with 250 liters of water and used to spray a
200 m² area. After spraying, 150 liters of water remained in the sprayer.
Calculate the spray rate. Show all working.
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A 565 hectare farm has 3 bulls, 80 cows, 60 suckling calves, 36 heifer between 12
to 24 months, and 72 sheep.
LIVESTOCK NUMBER OF ANIMALS
EQUIPMENT TO ONE
LIVESTOCK UNIT
Sheep 6
Suckling calf 0
Heifer 12-24 months 2
Mature cow/bull 1
(b) Calculate the stocking rate of the farm. Show all working.
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40. (a) (i) The diagram below shows the structure of an animal cell. Label a
chromosome.
42. (a) State two ways in which agricultural engineering is important in plants
production.
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(b) Complete the table below about farm equipment and their power sources.
EQUIPMENT POWER SOURCE
Tool ………………………………………………………..
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(c) (i) State the difference between chemical digestion and mechanical digestion.
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Discuss digestion of food in the proventriculus of a chicken.
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43. The diagram below shows two types of fences. Use them to answer part (a).
State two advantages of using the materials in fence A compared to the materials
in fence B.
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Name two ground water sources for UAR in the farm.
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Describe how water is treated to make it suitable for human consumption.
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State how the treated water can be stored to prevent further contamination.
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Depreciation
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(b) The information below was extracted from the records of a broiler farmer in
Tswapong for the year ending 31st March 2006.
Labour P600.00
PHLOEM
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XYLEM
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47. (a) Name the process by which manufacturer food is carried out to storage
organs in plants.
TRANSLOCATION
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(a) For a named vegetable crop, state the organ where food is stored.
ONION;BULB
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48. Figure below shows the seeds of some weeds
(a) Name the method by which seeds represented by A, B and C are dispersed.
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(b) Explain how the following weed control methods are carried out, giving an
example for each.
(i) Cultural
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(c) Complete the table below about pesticides and pests they control.
Herbicides ……………………………………….
WEEDS
APHIDS
Aphicides ………………………………….…..
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ACARCIDES Ticks
49. (a) State the frequency of irrigation needed for a named flower cutting or
potted ornamental plant.
Name of flower/ornamental plant………………………………………………………………….……..
Frequency of irrigation
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- bare land
- severe soil erosion
- rapid bush encroachment
- a lot of invaders species
Modern technology
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52. (a) (i) Explain the difference between risk and uncertainty.
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(b) The table below shows a balance sheet of a mixed farm as at 31/10/09.
Complete the balance sheet with the help of the following entries:
Creditors of P300.00
Debtors of P300.00
Owner’s contribution of P200.00
Bank balance of P200.00
LIABILITY ASSETS
(i) Interest payable P1 000.00 (I) Maize in stock P800.00
(v) _________________________
TOTAL. TOTAL
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(c) Complete the table below which shows two stroke of a four stroke engine.
Indicate the direction of the piston movement and the status of the valves.
State any two impact this stage of agricultural development might have on the
environment.
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54. Figure below shows plants being exposed to an environment factor.
(a) Suggest two ways of modifying the effects shown by the environmental
factor above.
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55. The diagram shows a lawn management practice that is being carried out.
(b) Which tool is approximate for carrying out the practice shown above.
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range and pasture
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(a) (i) Place the number of the parts of the figure above in the boxes
below to show the connections when the knapsack sprayer is fully
assembled.
(b) (ii) Name the structure X.
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Tropism
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(b) Figure below shows a cow under a tree.
(b) State three features of maize that enable this type of pollination.
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Name the type of ornamental plants shown and describe what distinguishes these
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B) Name the appropriate tool for carrying out the following activities in a lawn:
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C) Why is undecomposed kraal manure not recommended for use when growing
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(b) What are the visible features of the mouthpart of the pest led you to classify
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73. Botswana has a wide range of vegetation that supports many different
livestock enterprises.
Describe the vegetation found in the following:
Arid/shrub Savannah,
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Keeping ostriches is one type of livestock enterprise
Name one breed of ostrich found in Botswana.
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Give two reasons why ostrich meat should be preferred over beef.
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74. (a) What is the name given to a unit of inheritance found in every cell of living
things.
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(a) In the table given, compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and
meiosis.
(b) (i) Name two environmental factors that can cause variation in plants.
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(ii) Explain how one of these environmental factors can cause variation in plants.
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Liabilities Assets
Loans Land P 90
P110 700.00 000.00
Induction
Power
Name two environmental factors necessary for plant growth observed in the
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80. (a) Give three reasons for clearing and stumping a field.
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(a) Figure below shows a maize plant.
82 (a) Name and describe the three ways of classifying weeds according to the
length of their life cycle.
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(b) Use the statements about the levels of hormones in the reproductive
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Ovulation
Oestrogen
Spermatogenesis
Pregnancy
(c) State three signs of good health in farm animals.
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86. The information below was extracted from the records of a groat farm
in Tsetsebjwe for the year ending December 2009. Use the information to
answer the question.
(a) In the table provided, prepare a complete profit and loss account of
this farm.
(The first one has been done for you).
Cost / Expenses Income / Returns
Total
(b) Is the goat project viable? Give a reason for your answer.
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SECTION B QUESTIONS (ESSAYS)
1. (a) Name a species of plant which is suitable for a lawn
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2. Land can be classified according to United States Department of Agriculture Land Capability
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(b) Describe one use foe each of the classes in your answer to (a).
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4. (a) Explain the meaning of the term marketing in relation to a name farm product.
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(b) Describe each of the important function involved in the marketing of the named farm product.
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(b) Discuss the important steps that need to be taken to ensure that housed livestock are kept in a good
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6. Discuss one named bacterial disease of crops with particular reference to:
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7. Write short notes on each of the following:
(a) PHENOTYPE
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10. for either broilers or layers or rabbits or dairy animals or pigs
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(C) STATE THE HOST ANIMAL
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12. (a) Describe two ways in which a fodder crop can be preserved for future use. [7]
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(b) For a named agricultural enterprise give two entries for each of these records:
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14. (a) With the aid of a well labelled diagram, describe the construction of a simple, earth road.
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16. With the aid of a well labelled diagram, describe any one of the following plant propagation
methods: budding, grafting, cuttings or layering.
(I) Dusts
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(Ii) Fumigants.
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17. (a) Outline the importance of plants in a landscape design.
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(I) Range
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19. (a) Explain how modern biotechnology improves production of crops.
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26. for the operation of a tractor
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27. Discuss sole proprietorship of a agribusiness enterprise under the following sub headings.
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28. Discuss hunting and gathering and commercial stages of agricultural development under the
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(a) Description
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34. Read the following description of a business enterprise.
The business enterprise that exists as a legal entity is owned by shareholders and is controlled by the
Managing Director. It produces vegetables and sells them to retailers. A Production Manager reports to
the Production Director about issues concerning production and his employees. The Marketing Director
is responsible for promotion and distribution of the products, and these duties are carried out by
managers. There are employees in each of the promotion and distribution divisions.
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37. (a) Draw and label the diagram of the reproductive system of a hen.
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41. (a) Describe the effort that the government of Botswana make to promote game farming.
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(b) Explain how the legislative measures, taken by the Botswana government ensure sustainable use of
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(b) Discuss relevant legislation relating to the named field crop in Botswana.
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51. (a) Describe capture of game by the use of either movable capture corrals or crossbows, dart guns
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54. (a) For a named vegetable crop which is either a root bulb or bulb or legume or leaf or fruit discuss
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59. (a) Outline the qualities of a good livestock house.
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(b) for raising either broilers, layers, rabbits, dairy animals or pigs, describe the type of housing required.
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