WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1600

7,996.

Which of the following is not an effect of over-graing on soil?

A.

Improvement of soil structure

B.

Soil compaction

C.

Exposure of soil to erosion

D.

Depletion of soil nutrients

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,997.

The practice of growing different crops in sequence on a piece of land is known as

A.

Rotational grazing

B.

Monoculture

C.

Crop rotation

D.

Mixed farming

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,998.

The method of surface irrigation widely used in rice fields is

A.

Basin irrigation

B.

Wild flooding

C.

Furrow irrigation

D.

Border strip

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,999.

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

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,000.

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

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.