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Property of Zambezi Regional Council, Directorate of Education, Arts & Culture, 2020
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Theme 1: General Agriculture

LEARNER’S NAME: …………………………………………… GRADE: ………………………
TOPIC TEST 1 DATE: …………………………
Total Marks: 20
Theme 1 : General Agriculture

TOPICS : THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURE IN DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE
COUNTRY.
: AGRICULTURE AS A PROVIDER OF RAW MATERIALS.
SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE)
Choose the correct answer from the four possible answer given by circulating the correct letter.
1.1 …………………………….is the most staple crop in Namibia
(a) Sorghum
(b) Millet
(c) Rice
(d) Wheat
1.2 ………………………maize is used to feed animals.
(a) White
(b) Black
(c) Brown
(d) Yellow
1.3 An example of an oil seed crops are ……….
(a) Sunflowers
(b) Grapes
(c) Potatoes
(d) Peaches
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1.4 Peanut Butter is made from…….

(a) Peanuts
(b) Fish
(c) Jam
(d) Milk
1.5 Agriculture provide ……………..materials for industry.
(a) Processed
(b) Raw
(c) Secondary
(d) Fresh
5X1=5
SECTION B (STRUCTURED QUESTIONS)
2.1 Define what is meant by:
(a).Fodder………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(b).Example………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2.2 Discuss three ways in which Agriculture provides food to people and animals (3)
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2.3 Study the pictures below and answer the questions BELOW.
A B C
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(a) Identify any three ways shown in the picture on how people can earn money through agricultural
production (3)
A………………………………………………………………………………………
B………………………………………………………………………………………
C………………………………………………………………………………………
2.4 Complete the table below to identify the commercial products produced from the crops listed.
Crops Commercial products
Grapes
Sunflower
Sugarcane
(3)
2.5 (a) Define the term food preservation (1)
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(b) Outline the methods of preserving the following food below: (3)
A .maize B. Ice cream C. Fruits

A………………………………………….
B…………………………………………..
C………………………………………….
TOTAL: 20
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Mark Scheme
Topic Test 1
Section A [Multiple Choice]
1.1. B
1.2. D
1.3. A
1.4. A
1.5. B
Section B
2.1
a. Fodder- are crops grown to feed animals
b. Legumes
-Grass
2.2.
Millet- produced to make porridge
Maize- grains is milled to produce maize meal for humans
Maize plant- is cut for silage to feed cattle.
2.3.
a. Selling animal products
b. Chicken rearing
c Pig rearing
2.4.
Grapes- Wine
Sunflower-Cooking oil
Sugarcane- Sugar
2.5.
a. Food Preservation - The process of treating food to prevent it from rotting.
A. Drying
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B-Freezing
C-Refrigerating
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LEARNER’S NAME: …………………………………………… GRADE: ……………………….

SUBJECT: ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE DATE: …………………………
TOPIC TEST 2
Total Marks: 20

TOPICS: Environmental problems associated with Agriculture.
: Tools/ Equipment/ Machinery used in Agriculture
: Record Keeping
SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE)

Choose the correct answer from the four possible answer given by circulating the correct letter.
1.1. ……………….. is the release of chemicals into the atmosphere such as, smoke?
A. Water pollution
B. Land pollution
C. Air pollution
D. Underground pollution
1.2 ……………….. are chemicals that kills weeds.

A. pesticides
B. Herbicides
C. Fertilizers
D. Bacteria
1.3. The pollution of rivers, dams and oceans
A. Water pollution
B. Fertilization
C. Pollution
D. Air pollution
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1.4. Is the contamination of air, land and water by harmful materials is called.
A. Seep
B. Aquatic
C. Pollution
D. Littering
1.5. Which tool is used to water plants evenly?
A. Bucket
B. Drum
C. A cup
D. Watering can [1X5=5 Marks]
Section B [Structured Questions]

Question 1
2.1 Study the pictures below and answer the questions that follows.
A B
a. Identify the type of pollution marked A and B. [2]
A………………………………………………................................
B……………………………………………………………………..
b. Discuss the dangers of water pollution by pesticides and herbicides [2]

A……………………………………………………………………
B……………………………………………………………………..
c. Discuss the negative effect of population growth on Agriculture [1]

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2.2. Study the pictures below and answer the questions that follows.
C E A D
a. Identify the tools marked [3]
A………………………………………………………………..
D………………………………………………………………...
E…………………………………………………………………
b. States the uses of the tools marked [2]
C…………………………………………………………………………………..
D…………………………………………………………………………………..
c. Describe one way of caring for tools [1]

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d. Identify the two agricultural machineries below [2]
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1 2
1………………………………… 2…………………………………….
2.3. The picture below shows a farmer recording information on a computer.
a. Name one type of a farm record. [1]

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b. Explain one importance of keeping production records on the farm. [1]

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Mark Scheme
Topic Test 2
Section A [Multiple Choice]
1.1. C
1.2. B
1.3. A
1.4. D
1.5. D
SECTION B
2.1.A.
A. Water pollution
B. Air pollution
 they kill plants and organisms in the water.
 Contaminated water poses a danger to animals and plants
C. Clearing of land for agriculture
-Natural resources are used up
-More people brings more pollution
2.2. a
A. Digging fork
D. Watering can
E. Rake
b.
C. For making large holes.
D. For carrying water/ watering plants.
c. –Use the right tool for the job.
-Clean tools after use.
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d. 1. Tractor
2. Ploughs
2.3
a. Financial records
-Records on farm equipment
- Crop records
b. It measures the performance of animals.
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Elementary Agriculture
Grade 6
Theme: General Agriculture
Tasks
Elementary Agriculture Date……………………
Term 1 Topic Task 1 Marks: 10
Topic: Food for people and animals from Agriculture Grade…………………..
Learners Name……………………………………………………………………………
The food that we eat everyday are all products of agriculture. The picture below shows some of
these agricultural products.
In the table below place each food product under the correct column.
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Plant products Animal products Vegetable products
1.
1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
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Topic: Animals and Plant products from Agriculture Grade…………………
Learners Name……………………………………………………………………………
1. The pictures below shows animals that can be kept on the farm.
(a) Identify the animals shown in the pictures (4)
A B C D
a. ……………………………………………………
b. ……………………………………………………
c. ……………………………………………………
d. ……………………………………………………
(b) Name the products we can get from each of the animal the animals shown in picture. (4)
a. ……………………………………………………………….
b. ……………………………………………………………….
c. ……………………………………………………………….
d. ………………………………………………………………..
2. What products do we get from the following crops? (2)
a. Millet ……………………………………………………..
b. Apple………………………………………………………
Total: 10
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Topic: Food preservation Grade…………………
Learners Name……………………………………………………………………………
1. Match the product on the left with a method of preservation on the right. The first one has been
done for you as an example. (6)
Product Method of preservation
1.Biltong A.Freezing
2.Ice cream
B.Refrigerating
3.Bacon C. Adding preservative ( for example vinegar )
4.Yoghurt
D.Canning
5.Beans in tomato sauce
E.Vacuum-packing
6.Pickled onions
F.Bottling
7.Apricot jam
G.Drying
2. Is each of the following statements TRUE or FALSE? (4)
a. Grains such as rice or maize can be dried to keep them from spoiling…………..
b. Meat can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three months……………….
c. Canning is a method of preservation that removes the water from food…………...
d. Vacuum-packing is a method of preservation that removes the air from food…….
Total: 10
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Topic: Crops and commercial products Grade………………
Learners Name……………………………………………………………………………
1. Define the concept Raw Materials? (2)

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2. Look at the pictures below. The pictures on the left shows raw materials that agriculture
supplies to industries. The pictures on the right shows the products that are made from raw
materials. Write down the name of the raw material and the correct letter of the product next to
it. (8)
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Topic: Garden tools and their uses Grade………………
Learners Name……………………………………………………………………………
1. The pictures below shows garden tools and their uses. Identify the correct tool to match the correct
use. Write the letter of the tool next to the use. (10)
Garden tools Uses

A B C
1. For digging up roots and working with
compost or manure.
2. For scraping up grass or leaves or

D E F smoothing soil.
3. For digging in hard and stony soil.
G H I
4. For turning the soil and weeding.
5. For carrying water.
6. For transporting things.

J K L
7. For making small holes for seeds or

young plants to be planted.
M N N
8. For making a straight line when
planting seeds or seedlings.
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O P Q 9. For chopping roots or branches when

clearing the garden.
10. For digging large holes and moving
soil.
R S T
U V W
X Y Z
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Topic: Tools and Implements used in Agriculture Grade…………………..
Learners Name……………………………………………………………………………
The pictures below shows some farm tools and equipment used on the farm.
1. Distinguish between:
a. Tools…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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b. Equipments…………………………………………………………………………………………
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2. Identify the farm tool and equipment on the pictures above.
Tool…………………………………………………………….
Implement……………………………………………………..
3. Explain the importance of caring for tools.

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4. State two guidelines or ways on how to take care of tools.

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5. Discuss the safety measures when handling garden tool.

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Grade 6
Marking Schemes
Topic Task 1
Plant product Animal product vegetables

Banana Fish Tomatoes
Grapes Eggs Potatoes
Apple Meat
Pear Dairy
Paw paw Chicken
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Grade 6
Marking Schemes
Topic Task 2
1(a) A ostrich
B pig
C cattle
D sheep (4)
(b)
A. feathers, feathers, eggs
B. pork, bacon, sausages
C. milk, meat, biltong
D. wool, mutton, pelts (4)
2. a. millet meal
Fruit juice (2)
Total: 10
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Grade 6
Marking Schemes
Topic Task 3
1. G (done for you)
2. A
3. E
4. B
5. F
6. C
7. D (6)
3. A. True
B. False
C. False
D. True (4)
Total: 10
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Grade 6
Marking Schemes
Topic Task 4
1. Raw materials- Are natural materials that are used to manufacture products. (2)
1. H
2. E
3. G
4. C
5. F
6. D
7. B
8. A (8)
Total: 10
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Grade 6
Marking Schemes
Topic Task 5
1. Digging fork
2. Rake
3. Pick
4. Hoe
5. Watering can
6. Wheelbarrow
7. Trowel
8. Garden line
9. Axe/panga
10. Spade
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Grade 6
Themec1: General Agriculture
Marking Schemes
Topic Task 6
1 .a. Tools- are hand implement that we use to make our work easier.
b. Equipments - refers to large and heavy implements that need to be pushed or pulled to be able to be
able to do work.
2. Tool- spade/ wheelbarrow

Equipment-tractor
3. They are expensive to replace

To last longer
4. Use each tool for its job

Clean the tools after use
5. Always wear gardening gloves to protect yourself against injuries

Keep your hands away from moving parts and blades
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ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE GRADE 6

HOMEWORK 1: The role of agriculture in different regions of the country
Name: _________________________________________ Date: _______________________
1. Outline any four ways in which agriculture provides food to people and animals. /4/
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2. Identify ways people can earn money through agricultural production labelled A-D. /4/
TOTAL: 8 Marks
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HOMEWORK 2: Agriculture as a provider of raw materials
Name: _______________________________________ Date: _________________________
1. Suggest any two ways of preserving each of the following products:

(a) Meat __________________________________________________________________________/2/
(b) Fish ____________________________________________________________________________/2/
(c) Milk ____________________________________________________________________________/2/
2. Agriculture is a provider of raw materials for many industries.
From the pictures above, identify the crops used to produce the following commercial products:
(a) Oil _____________________________________________________________________________/1/
(b) Glue ___________________________________________________________________________/1/
(c) Drinks __________________________________________________________________________/1/
TOTAL = 9 MARKS
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HOMEWORK 3: Environmental problems associated with agriculture
Name: __________________________________ Date: _______________________
1. Discuss the dangers of land and water pollution resulting from fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. /2/
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Discuss the positive and negative effects of population growth on agriculture.

Positive effects
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__________________________________________________________________________________/2/
Negative effects
_____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________/2/
TOTAL = 6 MARKS
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HOMEWORK 4: Tools/Equipment/Machinery used in agriculture
Name: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________
1. Tools, equipment and machinery are important in agriculture as they help to increase production.
(a) State the use of garden tools labelled A and B.
A B
A ________________________________________________________________________________/1/
B ________________________________________________________________________________/1/
2. Explain the importance of caring for tools. /3/

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL = 5 MARKS
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HOMEWORK 5: Record keeping and resource utilization
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________________
1. List the major types of records that should be kept by different agricultural businesses. /5/
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Explain the economic importance of keeping production records./3/

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TOTAL = 8 MARKS
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Theme 2: Plant Production

Elementary agriculture
Grade 6 Marks: 10
Plant production
Activity 1: Practical exercise
1.1. The following five steps to preparing a seedbed has been jumbled. Rearrange them accordingly. (5)
Step 1: level the soil with a rake
Step2: spread the correct amount of fertilisers
Step3: clear all unwanted plants
Step4: lightly water the seedbed
Step 5: till the soil with a spade or pick to loosen it
Step 1...........................................................................................................................................................
Step2...............................................................................................................................................................
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Step 5............................................................................................................................................................
1.2. Suggest four alternative medium for growing vegetables in the absence of suitable soil (4)
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1.3 Suggest why the soil need to be spread with fertilisers. (1)
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Total: 10
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Activity 2
2.1 The picture shows a well maintained maize crop.
Outline the following processes

a.Watering.........................................................................................................................................................
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b.Weeding.........................................................................................................................................................
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c.Mulching.........................................................................................................................................................
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2.2. The picture shows a mulched plot
What are the advantages of using mulching in your garden?

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2.3. Apart from grass, suggest any other two material that could be used as mulch.
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Total: 10
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Activity 3
Vegetables disease and pests
3.1. what is a pest
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3.2. List four types of pests attacking vegetables with their examples
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3.3. Describe how to control disease and pests in vegetables
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Total: 10
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Name: ………………………………………………………………………… Date: ………………….

Test 1 Marks: 20
Answer all questions
1.1. Explain the disadvantages of using mulching in your garden
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1.2. What are the steps to follow when transplanting seedlings?
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1.3. Read the following case study and the answer the questions
Anna planted three plots of sweets corn at three week intervals. She spent the following amounts of money
on the crops:
 Seeds: 3 packets at N$ 9 each
 Fertiliser: 1 bag at N$ 65
 Crates to transport the sweet corn to the market: 2 crates at N$15 each
 Piece of wood to display his produce :N$
 Rental at the market: N$ 15 per day for 6 days
 Transport: 6 trips to the market at N$6 per trip
Anna harvested 180 ears of sweets corn from every batch. She sold the sweet corn at N$6 per ear
2a. Calculate Anna’s total expenditure
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b. Calculate Anna’s total income
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c. Calculate Anna’s profit or loss for her crop
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Total marks (20)
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MEMORANDUM
PLANT PRODUCTION
ACTIVITY 1
1.1.
step 1: clear all unwanted plants
Step 2: till the soil with a spade to loosen it
Step3: spread the correct amount of fertiliser of fertilisers
Step4: level the soil with a rake
Step 5: lightly water the seedbed
1.2.
* old buscket
*old tires
*plastics
*tins
ACTIVITY 2
2.1
a. watering: it is the application of applying water to plants
b. weeding: it is the removal of weeds from the garden
c. mulching: any organic material that you can spread around and between plants to cover the soil
2.2.
* Mulching keeps the soil cool
* mulching keeps the weeds down
*mulching fertilises the soil
* it helps to prevent soil erosion
2.3 – plastic
- leaves
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- grass
- stones
ACTIVITY 3
3.1. Pest is any organism that attack plants
* Chewing pest e.g. locust
*sucking pest e.g fruit fly
*soil pest e.g. caterpillars
*Stinging pests
Test 1: memorandum
1.1.
*pests such as insects and worms may hide in the mulch
* any disease on organic matter such as grass and leaves that you use as a mulch can spread to your
crop plants
* Too thick of a layer of mulch can prevent the water from getting to the roots of the plants
1.2.
* Use a small trowel when you lift the seedlings out of the seed tray
*Try to lift the root ball with the soil around it
*Use string to mark out straight line in the bed
* Then plant your seedling along the string
* Make a small hole the size of the root ball in the bed
* use your fingers to make the hole and plant the seedlings in the hole and press the soil around it to
support the seedling
1.3. seeds: 3X N$ 9= 27
* fertiliser 1 x N$ 65= N$ 65
*crates 2 x N$ 15= 30
*piece of woods N$ 5= N$ 5
* Rent 6 x N$ 15= N$ 90
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* Transport 6x N$ 6=N$ 36
27+65+30+5+90+36= 253
ANNA TOTAL EXPENDITURE = N$ 253 ( 8)
1.4. 180 X 6 = N$ 1080
ANNA TOTAL INCOME IS 1080
1.5. Profit or loss= total income – total expenditure
1080-253
Profit = 827
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Theme 3: Animal Production

Name …………………………………………………………………………………… Date ………………………
Task 1: Types of Poultry Marks: 10

Grade 6
1. List and cut 5 pictures of types of poultry found in your region.
Marking grid: 5 marks for listing types of poultry

5 marks for pasting pictures of different kinds of poultry
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Task 2: Homework
Breeds of poultry
Name: ………………………………………………………………… Date: …………………………….
1. Name two breeds of poultry. (2)

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2. Compare indigenous and exotic breeds in terms of adaptability and production. (8)
Indigenous breeds Exotic breeds
Total: 10
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Task 3: Animal Production Grade 6

Name: ……………………………………………………….. Date: ………………..
Feeding of poultry
1. Describe two ways of feeding poultry. (4)

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2. State six ways on how farmers should look after poultry. (6)
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Total: 10
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Task 4 Grade 6
Name: …………………………………………………………. Date: …………
Diseases, Parasites and predators
1. Name two examples of each of the following.

(a) Diseases ………………………………………
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(b) Parasites ………………………………………
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(c) Predators ………………………………………
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2. Explain four ways on how diseases and parasites can be controlled. (4)
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Total: 10
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Task 5 Grade 6
Name: ………………………………………………………………. Date: ………………..
Marketing poultry
1. Explain what is meant by marketing? (2)

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2. Discuss the costs of controlling diseases, parasites and predators. (4)
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3. Suggest 4 ways on how to market poultry and its products.
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Topic test 1 Marks: 20

Name: ……………………………………………………………………. Date: …………………….
Section A: Multiple choice: ( there are four possible answers to each question, choose the one
you consider correct and record your choice by making a cross (X) on the letter of the correct
answer on the multiple choice answer sheet).
1. Which of the following is not a domesticated poultry? (1)

A guinea fowl
B eagle
C duck
D turkey
2. Which of the poultry below is mostly found in your region? (1)
A turkey
B ostrich
C chicken
D guinea fowl
3. Which one of the following is not a poultry disease? (1)
A roundworm
B Newcastle
C coccidiosis
D fowl typhoid
4. Good housing prevents … (1)
A predators
B termites
C mosquitoes
D tapeworm
5. Costs of controlling predators, parasites include ….. (1)
A no cost
B cost of paying water
C none of the above
D low cost
Section B: Structured questions
6. List five (5) types of poultry that you have studied. (5)
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7. Breeds of poultry can be categorized into ……………………………………………… and
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8. Name two parasites of poultry. (2)
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9. State three ways of controlling diseases and parasites. (3)
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10. Explain three ways of marketing poultry. (3)
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Feedback to activities
Task 1: Types of poultry
1. Types of poultry (5)

 Geese
 Ducks
 Guinea fowl
 Ostrich
 Chicken
2. The picture must match the name for a learner to get a mark (5)
Task 2: Breeds of poultry
1. Indigenous breeds – originated from the place the chicken is found.

Exotic breeds – originated from another area other than where it is found. (2)
2.
Characteristics indigenous breeds Exotic breeds

Adaptability  Hard, well adapted to  Sensitive to heat and
climate diseases
 Resistant to drought,  Sensitive to drought
parasites and diseases condition
Productivity  Can produce both eggs  Can either produce
and meat meat and eggs
 Production of eggs and  Production of meat and
meat starts late due to eggs starts at an early
slow growth rate stage due to fast
 Produce low quantity of growth rate
eggs and meat  Produce high quantity
 Produce eggs and meat of eggs and meat
of low quality  Produce high quality of
eggs and meat
(8)
Task 3: Feeding poultry
1. Self-feeding – is when chickens scavenge and find feeds in their surroundings.
Hand-feeding – is when feeds are scattered or given to chickens to eat. (4)
2. Provide clean adequate water and food of high nutritional value

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- Provide proper ventilated housing

- Vaccinate chickens to prevent diseases and parasites
- Protect against weather, e.g. rain, sun
- Isolate sick chickens to avoid cannibalism
- Floors to be covered with beddings to avoid outbreaks of diseases
- Protect them against predators
- Floors to be covered with beddings to avoid outbreaks of diseases any six (6)
Task 4
1. (a) Diseases are: coccidiosis

Fowl pox
Morkes disease
Newcastle disease any two (2)
(b) Parasites – roundworms

Tapeworm
Fleas
Lice any two (2)
(c) Predators – snakes

Domestic cats
Mongoose
Caracal
Hawks any two (2)
2. Diagnose any diseased poultry
- Isolate diseased poultry
- Sterilize pens
- Vaccinate against diseases (4)
Task 5: marketing of poultry
1. Marketing is the act of buying and selling of products in a market. (2)
2.
- Cost of controlling diseases and parasites
- Cost of buying chemicals
- Cost of paying water
- Cost of vaccination
- Cost of paying electricity any four (4)
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3. – as live birds
- Cut portions
- Fried eggs
- Boiled eggs (4)
Test 1: Animal production- Poultry farming
Section A
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. C (5)
Section B
6. – Ducks
- Guinea fowl
- Chicken
- Ostrich
- Geese (5)
7. – indigenous breeds and

- Exotic breeds (2)
8. – internal parasites
- External parasites (2)
9. - Disinfect the house

- Sterilize the pens
- Isolate diseased poultry (3)
10. – as live birds

- Cut portions packed
- Fried eggs
- Boiled eggs any three (3)
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Theme 4: Financial Management

Activity 1
Learners sitting in a class with the help of the teacher identifying the sources of income and
expenditure of any agricultural project in the school.A
a
Create a budget for your garden
1. First list everything you spend on your garden. This will include seed, fertilizer and new tools
or repairs to your tools.
2. Next to each expense on your list, write down how much each expense cost.
3. Then list everything you earn from your garden.
4. Write down how much money you do not sell fruit or item on the list. Even if you do not sell
fruit or vegetables from your garden, you can calculate how much money you “earned” for the
family by not having to buy your vegetables from someone else. [10]
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Activity 2
Find out about making a compost heap

1. List five things that can be put on a compost heap. (5)
2. List three things that cannot be put on the compost heap. (3)
3. How long do you think it will take for the kitchen and garden refuse to turn into useful
compost? (2)
[10]
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Elementary Agriculture Test

Marks 20
Instructions to candidates
Answer all questions
 For each question there are four possible answer A,B,C,D

 Choose the answer you consider correct and indicate it by circling the correct letter
1. What is capital?
A business
B money to start business
C a big town
D None of the above
2. Substitutes are __________________
A inputs that can replace each other

B substance for drinking
C inputs
D a lot of cattle on the farm
3. Inputs are
A outputs B Substance used for farming
C resources you put into a business D people working together
4. What does the word savings means?
A. Keeping few workers and do much of the work
B. Cutting on daily spending
C. Holding a budget meeting with your family
D Preventing waste of a particular resource e.g. money
5. What is financial management?
A. The management of money.
B. The management of animals.
C. The management of tools.
D. The management of bills of electricity. (5)
Structured questions
1. Give two reasons why it is important for a farmer to save. Explain your reasons (2)
2. List any two major types of records that should be kept. (2)
3. The following table shows the expenses and income of MrYambwa’s plot.
Calculate the total income and expenses for the plot
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Income Expenses
N$ 50.00 Seeds N$ 20.00
N$ 70.00 Water N$ 15.00
N$ 30.00 Fertilizers N$ 30.00
Answer ……………………. Answer ………………… (2)
(a) Did Mr Yambwa exceeded his income on this plot, explain in your own understanding
using the information from the table. (1)
4. Describe three things for savings that can be done by people engaged in agricultural
activities? (3)
5. Match the following words with the most suitable meaning:
A capital - resources that you put into a business
B substitute - money to starts a business
C input - what you produce at the end of a project
D output - a business that uses agricultural products
E agri-business - inputs that can replace each other. (5)
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Memorandum
Activity 1
Learners can pair up to do this activity. It will be an ongoing record as learners have to keep
track of what they spend on their garden. And also explain to them that even if they do not sell
the product, they are saving money by not having to buy these products and so on can record
as their income. Learners will be given an opportunity to reflect on their budget and learners
will be marked to how accurate they kept records on what they spent.
Income Expenses
N$ 60.00 Seeds N$35.00
N$ 100.00 Spade N$ 65.00
N$ 200.00 Digging fork N$ 135.00
N$ 80.00 Hoe N$ 55.00
N$ 150.00 Insecticide N$ 120.00
Total: N$ 590.00 Total: N$ 408.00
[10]
Activity 2
1. Five things that can be put on the compost heap:
 Kitchen scraps
 Garden cuttings
 Leaves
 Grass clippings
 Old clothing
 Old news papers
 Soil any five answers.(5)
2. Three things that cannot put on a compost heap:
 Plastics
 Motor oil
 Any other poisonous or synthetic.(3)
3. Refuse is turned into friable compost within three months. (2)

[10]
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Test
Multiple choice answers
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. A (5)
Structured
1. Saving is important because:
 It enables farmers to have money for future use

 It enables farmers to earn interest through saving in a bank
 It enables farmers to have money to pay for any problem. (4)
2. Two types of major records:
 Financial records
 Production records. (2)
3.
Income Expenses
N$ 50.00 Seeds N$ 20.00
N$ 70.00 Water N$ 15.00
N$ 30.00 Fertilizers N$ 30.00
Answer N$150.00 Answer N$ 65.00
(2)
(a) Mr. Yambwa didn’t exceed his income according to the calculations (2)
4. Savings in agriculture can be done by:
 Labour- keeping few workers and do much of the work by themselves

 Water - economizing water by re-using water and make sure water is free of
chemicals, soap and fats that can harm farmer’s plants.
 Fertilizers: selecting and using organic fertilizers e.g. kraal manure.(3)
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5. Matching of words
A capital - money to starts a business
B Substitutes - inputs that can replace each other
C Inputs - resources that you put into a business
D output - what you produce at the end of a project
E Agri-business - a business that uses agricultural products (5)

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Theme 1: General Agriculture

Theme 1 : General Agriculture

1.4 Peanut Butter is made from…….

A .maize B. Ice cream C. Fruits

LEARNER’S NAME: …………………………………………… GRADE: ……………………….

Theme 1: General Agriculture

SECTION A (MULTIPLE CHOICE)

1.2 ……………….. are chemicals that kills weeds.

Section B [Structured Questions]

b. Discuss the dangers of water pollution by pesticides and herbicides [2]

c. Discuss the negative effect of population growth on Agriculture [1]

c. Describe one way of caring for tools [1]

d. Identify the two agricultural machineries below [2]

a. Name one type of a farm record. [1]

b. Explain one importance of keeping production records on the farm. [1]

Plant products Animal products Vegetable products

Elementary Agriculture Date……………………

2. What products do we get from the following crops? (2)

Elementary Agriculture Date……………………

Product Method of preservation

2. Is each of the following statements TRUE or FALSE? (4)

b. Meat can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three months……………….

c. Canning is a method of preservation that removes the water from food…………...

d. Vacuum-packing is a method of preservation that removes the air from food…….

Elementary Agriculture Date……………………

1. Define the concept Raw Materials? (2)

Elementary Agriculture Date……………………

Garden tools Uses

2. For scraping up grass or leaves or

3. For digging in hard and stony soil.

5. For carrying water.

6. For transporting things.

7. For making small holes for seeds or

O P Q 9. For chopping roots or branches when

Elementary Agriculture Date……………………

2. Identify the farm tool and equipment on the pictures above.

3. Explain the importance of caring for tools.

4. State two guidelines or ways on how to take care of tools.

5. Discuss the safety measures when handling garden tool.

Plant product Animal product vegetables

2. Tool- spade/ wheelbarrow

3. They are expensive to replace

4. Use each tool for its job

5. Always wear gardening gloves to protect yourself against injuries

ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE GRADE 6

ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE GRADE 6

1. Suggest any two ways of preserving each of the following products:

2. Agriculture is a provider of raw materials for many industries.

ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE GRADE 6

2. Discuss the positive and negative effects of population growth on agriculture.

ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE GRADE 6

2. Explain the importance of caring for tools. /3/

ELEMENTARY AGRICULTURE GRADE 6

2. Explain the economic importance of keeping production records./3/

Theme 2: Plant Production

Theme 2: Plant Production

Outline the following processes

What are the advantages of using mulching in your garden?