Agriculture Questions and Answers - Grade 7 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 1

QUESTIONS

Write two causes of soil pollution in farming activities.

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3. Name one structure that can be constructed to conserve surface runoff.
4. Minimum tillage is a conservation practice in farming activities. What does it conserve?
5. Which part of cassava is planted to grow into another plant?
   Name two crops that cannot be propagated using seeds.
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   Write down two importance of innovative ornamental gardening.
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10. What is the use of shear in domestic production practices?
    
    Below is a small domestic insect.
    
    Write two uses of this insect to a farmer.
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13. A farmer spreads dry grass at the base of her seedlings. What is the name of this water conservation practice?
    
    Write the best methods of controlling the following types of soil erosion.
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MARKING SCHEME

1. Dumping of polythenes in soil
2. Pouring oil in the soil
3. Dam
4. Water
5. Stem
6. Sugarcane
7. Banana
8. General Decoration
9. Employment chances
10. Removing wool from sheep
11. Pollination
12. Provision of honey
13. Mulching
14. Planting cover crops
15. Building porous dams