WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1609

8,041.

Which of the following characteristics is not true of tree species used in alley cropping?

A.

Shallow rooting system

B.

Regenerate rapidly after pruning

C.

Excellent canopy formation

D.

Capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,042.

Pruning is carried out to 
I. control the size of the plants 
ll. obtain clean and attractive fruits 
III. ensure correct spacing of trees

A.

l and ll only

B.

l and lll only

C.

ll and lll only

D.

l, ll and lll

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,043.

The branch of horticulture that deals with the production of vegetables is called

A.

Pathology

B.

Olericulture

C.

Floriculture

D.

Pomology

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,044.

Which of the following statements about soapless detergents is correct? They

A.

lather readily with hard water

B.

increase the surface tension of water

C.

cause hydrolysis of salts in water

D.

from a curdy precipitate with soft water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,045.

The following compounds are hydrocarbons except

A.

methylpropanoate

B.

2-methylbutane

C.

benzene

D.

cyclohexane

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.