WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1655

8,271.

Determine the weight of potassium in a 50kg NPK (20:20:10) bag of fertilizer.

A.

5.0kg

B.

7.0kg

C.

10.0kg

D.

20.0kg

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,272.

Which of the following statement are advantages of mulching? It 
I. Controls weeds 
II. Conserves soil moisture 
III. Increases soil temperature 
IV. Reduces soil pH

A.

I and II only

B.

I and III only

C.

II and IV only

D.

III and IV only

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,273.

Loss of nitrogen from the soil through the removal of oxygen from nitrates by bacteria is known as

A.

Ammonification

B.

Dehydration

C.

Dentrification

D.

Nitrification

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,274.

Which of the following terms is not associated with surface irrigation?

A.

Tile

B.

Basin

C.

Dyke

D.

Furrow

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,275.

Helium is preferred to hydrogen in filling balloons because hydrogen

A.

is inflammable

B.

is diatomic

C.

exhibits isotopy

D.

is a component of water

Correct answer is A

Helium is a colorless, non-toxic, non-flammable gas that is lighter than air. When balloons are filled with helium, they will float.