WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1836

9,176.

Which of the following describes the effects of excessive nitrogen application on the growth of maize plants?

A.

High vegetative growth with low yield

B.

High vegetative growth with high yield

C.

Low vegetative growth with high yield

D.

Low vegetative growth with low yield

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

9,177.

Capillarity is highest in

A.

Silt

B.

Loam

C.

Sand

D.

Clay

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

9,178.

An acidic soil can be neutralized by the addition of

A.

Urea

B.

Ammonium sulphate

C.

Wood ash

D.

Laterite

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

9,179.

The most important factor that limits agricultural production in West Africa is

A.

Temperature

B.

Wind

C.

Rainfall

D.

Light

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

9,180.

The primary purpose of establishing wildlife reserve is to

A.

Conserve animals for hunting

B.

Prevent extinction of wild animals

C.

Provide constant supply of meat for export

D.

Prevent wild animals from predating on other animals

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.