GRADE 7 AGRICULTURE

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GRADE 7 AGRICULTURE

SECTION A

Preliminary Practice Tests

 TEST 1

1. What do you understand by the term agriculture? [2]

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2. State 2 reasons why agriculture is essential. [2]
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3. State one conservation technique that can be used to prevent soil erosion. [1]
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4. Define the term skilled worker and give an example. [3]
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5. What is a rabbit’s fur used for? [1]
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6. State 3 ways in which soil is important to agriculture. [3]
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7. List the three major differences between bees and other insects. [3]
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8. Why is pruning and removal of shoots or suckers and infected material
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9. What do you understand by the phrase soil pan? [2]
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10. What is the importance of sunlight in crop production? [2]
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11. Explain the phrase shifting cultivation? [2]
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12. Define the term game ranching. [2]
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13. State the importance of proper storage of farm tools. [2]
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14. Why is an inventory important in agriculture? [2]
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15. Name two examples of agrochemicals. [2]
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16. Suggest 2 ways of practising safety precautions when using agrochemicals.
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17. List any two farming tools of and describe their maintenance. [4]
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18. State three uses of water in crop production. [3]
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19. State three disadvantages of shifting cultivation. [3]
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20. Name one machine used on a commercial farm and state 2 ways of
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21. What is subsistence farming? [2]
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22. State any two ways in which climate is important to agriculture? [2]
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 TEST 2

1. Wind is sometimes beneficial to agriculture. State three benefits. [3]

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2. State any 5 tools you would find on a tool rack. [5]
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3. State 2 advantages of subsistence farming. [2]
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4. State 2 disadvantages of subsistence farming. [2]
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5. State 4 farming activities practised in Zimbabwe’s Natural Region 1. [4]
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6. State a town found in each of natural regions 1 and 5. [2]
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7. What name is given to a doctor who treats sick animals? [1]
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8. State 2 ways of ensuring that garden tools are used safely. [2]
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9. State 4 common hazards in agriculture. [3]
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10. State 5 branches of agriculture. [5]
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11. How do domestic animals use air from the atmosphere? [1]
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12. State 2 ways in which financial records are important to a farmer? [2]
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13. State 3 reasons why production records are important to a farmer? [3]
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14. List 3 nutrients needed by animals. [3]
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15. List 3 nutrients needed by crops to grow well. [3]
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16. State 2 examples of natural bee hives. [2]
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17. Explain the difference between weather and climate. [2]
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18. How does altitude influence weather? [2]
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19. Explain how changes in temperature cause weathering? [2]
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 TEST 3

1. What branch of agriculture deals with the business of farming? [1]

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2. Define the term weather? [2]
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3. What factors determine natural farming regions? State any three. [3]
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4. What factors influence agricultural activities in a country? State any three.
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5. State two dangers of open pits at a farm? [2]
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6. State 5 factors you would consider when choosing a fruit tree plantation site.
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7. Describe the care and maintenance of a fruit tree plantation. [4]
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8. What name is given to the process of producing young ones? [1]
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9. Tools are classified according to use. Give any 2 classes of tools. [2]
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10. Explain the difference between weather and climate. [2]
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11. State the important roles of air in agriculture. [3]
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12. What is soil? [2]
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13. Give 2 functions of mineral matter in soil. [2]
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14. List 3 agents of weathering. [3]
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15. What is mixed farming? [2]
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16. Write down three advantages of mixed farming. [3]
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17. Write down 3 disadvantages of mixed farming. [3]
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18. Explain the phrase specialised farming. [1]
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19. State any 4 parts of a mature maize plant ready to produce cobs. [4]
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20. What is monoculture? [2]
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 TEST 4

1. What do you understand by the phrase diversified farming? [2]

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2. What is intercropping? [2]
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3. State 2 advantages of intercropping. [2]
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4. What measures do we take when using farm tools and implements? [2]
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5. Name 5 branches of agriculture. [5]
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6. What is a tool rack? [2]
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7. State any 4 careers in agriculture. [4]
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8. Name any 2 crops grown under irrigation. [2]
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9. When is wheat grown in Zimbabwe? [1]
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10. State 2 disadvantages of intercropping. [2]
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11. What farm implement is used for ridging? [1]
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12. Name the birds that damage wheat, sorghum and other grain fields. [1]
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13. State 3 diseases of beef cattle. [3]
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14. Name the farm implement used for ploughing at commercial level. [1]
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15. In what way does weather affect agricultural activities? [2]
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16. Name the place where weather conditions are recorded? [1]
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17. State one by product of goat farming? [1]
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18. Which is the hottest farming region in Zimbabwe? [1]
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19. Name two by products of rabbit farming. [2]
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20. List any 5 signs of soil erosion. [5]
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21. State 1 way animal activities cause soil erosion. [1]
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22. State 2 ways human activities cause soil erosion. [2]
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23. What name is given to a beef cattle farming? [1]
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24. What is a paddock? [2]
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25. What is intensive farming? [2]
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 TEST 5

1. What is meant by extensive farming? [2]

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2. What is the importance of farming tools and implements? [2]
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3. State 3 causes of deforestation? [3]
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4. State one mechanical way of preventing soil erosion. [1]
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5. List 3 methods of moisture conservation in crop fields. [3]
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6. State 3 ways of harvesting rainwater. [3]
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7. State 2 methods of mulching. [2]
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8. Why are grasses and leaves recommended for mulching? [2]
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9. How do trees conserve their own water before summer? [1]
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10. List 4 common diseases of tomatoes. [4]
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11. State 3 irrigation methods. [3]
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12. State one town and one crop grown under irrigation in that town. [2]
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13. What is land reform? [2]
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14. What is crop production? [1]
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15. What is animal production? [1]
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16. What is our farming season? [1]
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17. State 2 factors that determine the types of soils at a given place. [2]
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18. Which soil type has the largest grains? [1]
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19. Which soil type has the finest particles? [1]
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20. Name 2 properties of loam soil. [2]
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21. Name two types of straight fertilizers. [2]
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22. What is liquid manure? [1]
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23. Give 2 sources of organic matter. [2]
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24. Give 2 effects of weeds on crops. [2]
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25. State the 4 components of soil and the percentage of each. [4]
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 TEST 6

1. What are retail markets? [2]

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2. What is the main aim of agriculture? [2]
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3. What is poultry? [2]
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4. State any 2 effects of pests. [2]
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5. What is a bee colony? [1]
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6. Name 3 farm implements? [3]
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7. State 2 uses of domesticated animals in agriculture? [2]
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8. Which three animals are normally used to provide draught power in Africa?
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9. If you were a commercial farmer, which farm implement would you use to
break up soil clods? [1]
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10. What soil property do we improve by ploughing? [1]
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11. What are other 2 ways of growing fruit trees besides seeds and cuttings?
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12. State one effect of fire on plants. [1]
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13. State one effect of drought on plants. [1]
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14. State any 3 agrochemicals you know. [3]
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15. What is each agrochemical you mentioned used to control? [3]
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16. Give any two harmful effects of using agrochemicals. [2]
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17. State 2 types of soil erosion. [2]
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18. What do you understand by the term cereal? [1]
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19. State a by product of cotton used as animal feed? [1]
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20. What are natural feeds made of? [1]
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21. Describe briefly the feeding of broiler chicks. [4]
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22. Name 2 internal parasites of cattle. [2]
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23. Name 2 external parasites of cattle. [2]
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24. State 2 symptoms of internal parasites in cattle. [2]
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25. State 2 irrigation methods suitable for commercial farmers. [2]
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[50 marks]

INDIVIDUAL TUITION CENTRE

 Test 7

1. What makes a good crop storage facility? State any 3 characteristics. [3]
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2. Describe briefly, the summer season in Zimbabwe. [2]
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3. State a crop which is damaged by frost in winter. [1]
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4. Name 2 tomato varieties you know. [2]
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5. Name 4 instruments found at a weather station and state the use of
each. [8]
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6. “Cattle ranching is the main type of agriculture carried out. Low rainfall,
cropping only under irrigation.” Which natural farming region is described
here? [1]
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7. State one property of each of the soils clay, loam and sand. [3]
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8. List three materials used for mulching. [3]
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9. Give 4 causes of water pollution. [4]
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10. Give two effects of water pollution at a farm. [2]
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11. What does the abbreviation EMA stand for? [1]
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12. State 2 functions of EMA. [2]
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13. State 2 functions of each of the parts of a plant: roots, stem, flowers. [6]
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14. State 2 uses by a plant of each of the following plant nutrients : Nitrogen,
Phosphorous, Potassium. [6]
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15. State 3 safety precautions that should be observed when using farm
machinery. [3]
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16. State 1 activity practised in each of the following branches of agriculture :
Animal production, Soil science, Agricultural engineering
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 TEST 8

1. Newly hatched chicks are kept in a brooder. The brooder should be well lit and
warm. What is a brooder used for? Why do we need light in the brooder?
Name the feed given to chicks? Why are chicks raised in a brooder? [4]
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2. State 4 reasons why all farmers must plant trees on their farms. [4]
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3. List the four major components which make soil. [4]
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4. Define the phrase semi-skilled worker and give an example. [2]
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5. State four processes that occur in a water cycle. [4]
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6. Why is the sun important in a water cycle? [1]
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7. Define the term infiltration. [1]
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8. Define the term leaching. [2]
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9. State 3 major causes of leaching. [2]
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10. How does agriculture benefit from mulching? [2]
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11. Besides mulching, state 2 other methods of moisture conservation. [2]
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12. Suggest any three dangers of rodents at a farm. [3]
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13. State 1 way in which agriculture benefits from wild animals. [1]
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14. State one way of disposing agrochemical containers safely. [1]
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15. State the protective clothing for the head when building a farm barn. [1]
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16. What do we use for spraying agrochemicals at small scale level? [1]
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17. State the percentages of soil components. [3]
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18. What is the function of organic matter in soil? [2]
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19. What do we wear to protect eyes when spraying chemicals in a field? [2]
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20. Suggest why small scale farmers only grow crops in summer. [1]
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21. What is the main agricultural activity carried out in natural farming region 5?
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22. In which natural farming region are the Eastern Highlands found? [1]
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23. List two examples of each of the following tools : Watering tools, Cutting
tools, Digging tools. [5]
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 TEST 9

1. What is the common pest of tomatoes? [1]

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2. Name any three processed products of fruits. [3]
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3. Name 2 pests of maize. [2]
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4. Suggest 2 reasons why every school must have a vegetable garden. [2]
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5. State 4 benefits of mulching. [4]
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6. Name 3 crops grown in plantations in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. [3]
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7. What food products do we get from chicken? [2]
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8. What are the responsibilities of agricultural economics? [3]
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9. Explain the following terms;
Top dressing Basal dressing Green manure. [6]
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10. Give two advantages of adding organic matter to the soil. [2]
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11. State three methods of pest and disease control. [3]
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12. Describe how altitude determines the climate. [2]
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13. Explain the effect of sunshine to crop production. [2]
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14. Describe how it is possible to grow some crops in winter. [1]
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15. What is transpiration? [1]
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16. What is respiration? [1]
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17. Briefly describe the process of photosynthesis. [2]
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18. Which disease is common in both poultry and rabbits? [1]
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19. “Chickens cough, sneeze and produce some discharge from eyes and
nostrils.” Which disease is being described here? [1]
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20. Which disease do chickens produce blood in their droppings? [1]
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21. State 2 requirements for germination of seeds? [2]
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22. Which group of livestock is affected by Newcastle? [1]
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23. State 2 advantages of the battery cage system of rearing chickens. [2]
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24. State 2 disadvantages of mulch in a garden. [2]
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 TEST 10

1. State three advantages of the deep litter system of rearing chickens. [3]
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2. Why is it necessary to store water in dams? Give 3 reasons. [3]
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3. Give two animals that are housed separately and give a reason for your
answer. [3]
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4. Which part of a plough turns the soil? [1]
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5. Give an example of farm livestock with a beak. [1]
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6. Define the term small livestock. [2]
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7. In what way is a hitch important to a mouldboard plough? [1]
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8. Name the most important implement used when ploughing in communal
areas using domestic animals. [1]
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9. State 3 undesirable effects of wind on agriculture. [3]
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10. State two negative effects of livestock on crops. [2]
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11. Name 4 aspects of the weather that can be recorded. [4]
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12. In which natural farming region is Chipinge, Harare and Chiredzi? [3]
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13. Which natural farming region is not suitable for crop production without
irrigation? [1]
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14. Give 1 agricultural activity that is practised in each of the natural regions 1
and 5. [2]
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15. What are the following classes of agrochemicals used to treat: Fungicides,
Herbicides, Insecticides? [3]
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16. State 2 differences between deep litter system and battery cage system of
rearing chickens. [2]
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17. A mixture of sand and clay gives which type of soil? [1]
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18. Give one example of an internal parasite of livestock? [1]
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19. Give one example of a sign of internal parasites in poultry. [1]

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20. Besides coccidiosis, state one other disease of rabbits. [1]

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21. Chickens have the following symptoms: pimples on the head, discharge from
eyes and nostrils and breathing difficulty. What disease do they [1]
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22. List 3 examples of cash crops. [3]
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23. Describe 3 ways of controlling soil erosion. [3]
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24. Which branch of agriculture deals with farm equipment and machinery? [1]
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25. State 3 dangers of excessively high rainfall to crops and livestock. [3]
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 TEST 11

1. Zimbabwe is divided into five natural regions. Identify the region being
described in each case. a) The hottest b) Receives the highest amount of
rainfall c) Not suitable for crop production d) Sugarcane is grown
e) Well known for tobacco growing. [5]
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2. State three ways in which agriculture is important to the family. [3]
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3. What name is given to a male rabbit? [1]
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4. What name is given to a female rabbit? [1]
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5. What name is given to a young rabbit? [1]
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6. Name two by products rabbit farming. [2]
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7. Give 5 examples of domestic animals. [5]
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8. Describe two ways in which domestic animals are important in Zimbabwe. [2]
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9. Describe two ways in which wild animals are important in our nation. [2]
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10. Define the term deforestation. [2]
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11. What are the effects of weeds on crops? [3]
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12. Give one example of a parasitic weed. [1]
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13. We can control weeds by chemicals, cultural methods, mechanical methods
and biological methods. Explain any two of the methods. [4]
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14. Give one example of skilled labour. [1]
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15. Why is top soil added to compost? [2]
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16. Out of 25 seeds, 15 germinated? Calculate the percentage germination. [2]
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17. State 2 variable costs of a potato farmer? [2]
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18. Name the process of pollen transfer from male to female flowers. [1]
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19. What is soil capping? [2]
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20. Where does the soil found in dams come from? [1]
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21. Name any equipment used to apply fertilizer at commercial level. [1]
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22. Which crop plant can the implement you stated above be used to apply
fertilizer? [1]
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23. What name is given to a method of controlling parasites where one animal is
used to feed on another? [1]
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24. Define the term balanced diet. [2]
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25. State two functions of carbohydrates to livestock. [2]
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 TEST 12

1. Why are vitamins important to livestock? State 2 types of vitamins and state
one important function of each. [4]
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2. Define the term pest. [2]
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3. List three effects of pests on crops. [3]
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4. State 2 indigenous fruit trees. [2]
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5. What is organic fertilizer? [2]
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6. State 3 ways heavy rain negatively affects agriculture? [3]
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7. Give an example of a source of energy that does not cause global warming. [1]
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8. State 3 types of soil and one property of each. [6]
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9. A rabbit requires food per day equal to 15% of its gross weight. How many
grams of food will it require per day when its weight reaches 3kg?
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10. Where do we find weather instruments? [1]
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11. Which instrument is used to measure rainfall? [1]
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12. What is the unit for measurement of rainfall? [1]
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14. What is a suitable height of a compost heap? [1]
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15. Crickets are common in which season? [1]
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16. Name two crop pests that are common in summer? [2]
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17. State 2 reasons why poultry requires housing. [2]
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18. Sixteen seeds out of forty failed to germinate. What was the percentage
germination [3]
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19. State a reason why some seeds fail to germinate. [1]
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20. What name is given to a rabbit house? [1]
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21. Define the term kindling. [1]
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22. Why is calcium required in livestock diet? [2]
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23. State 3 functions of proteins in livestock diet. [3]
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24. What are the 3 major nutrients contained in a livestock diet? [3]
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25. What is the collective name for animals which feed on grasses only? [1]
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 TEST 13

1. State the 3 roles of living organisms in the soil. [3]

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2. Give 3 methods of moisture conservation in a garden. [3]
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3. A retail shop bought tomatoes for $92 and sold all of them for $120. Calculate
the profit made. [2]
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4. What happens when a farmer applies too much fertilizer to a crop? [2]
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5. State 2 fixed costs and 2 variable costs of a dairy farmer. [4]
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6. State 2 disadvantages of flood irrigation? [2]
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7. State one agricultural use of firewood. [2]
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8. State 2 products that are manufactured from timber. [2]
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9. Why is the use of firewood in agriculture discouraged? Give two reasons.
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10. Soil is heated from 40g to 25g. Find the percentage of water in the soil.
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11. State 3 effects of excessive moisture in the soil? [3]
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12. Write down two differences between sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation
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13. List 3 sources of carbohydrate feeds used to feed small livestock. [3]
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14. State 3 agents of soil erosion. [3]
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15. List 2 sources of protein feeds for small livestock [2]
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16. List 2 sources of fats for small livestock. [2]
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17. State 3 ways of managing soil fertility? [3]
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18. List 2 sources of minerals for livestock. [2]
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19. Which system of Agriculture uses ash as fertiliser? [1]
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20. Write down three common diseases of poultry. [3]
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 TEST 14

1. List two by products of chicken that can be marketed. [2]

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2. What do we call chickens that are reared for meat? [1]
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3. What is profit? [2]
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4. Name 4 external parts of a mature maize plant. [4]
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5. Write down 3 inputs that are needed by a broiler farmer. [3]
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6. What is a farm equipment and machinery inventory? [1]
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7. Name 3 farming systems. [3]
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8. How are fertilizers classified? [2]
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9. State 3 factors considered when choosing an orchard site. [3]
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10. Describe briefly the care and maintenance of an orchard. [3]
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11. Which instrument is used to measure temperature? [1]
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12. Which weather instrument is used to measure how much water vapour is in
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13. Why do trees shed off their leaves? [1]
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14. What are the 4 components of soil? [4]
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15. What are the percentages of each of soil components above [4]
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16. State two reasons why profit and loss accounts are important. [2]
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17. What is income? [1]
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18. What is a market? [1]
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19. What is expenditure? [1]
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20. State 2 reasons why farmers must keep financial records. [2]
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21. What do you call chickens that are reared for eggs? [1]
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22. State the 4 seasons we have in Zimbabwe. [4]
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23. At what age do rabbits reach sexual maturity? [1]
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24. Under which group of livestock to geese fall? [1]
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25. State one external parasite of cattle. [1]
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 TEST 15

1. Define the term farm budget. [1]

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2. Write down 2 types of farm budgets. [2]
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3. State 4 soil moisture conservation methods? [4]
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4. State 4 causes of plant damage. [4]
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5. What is the importance of a farm budget? [2]
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6. Mr Duri’s total production cost was $24 000. He sold all his produce for $36
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7. What is water harvesting? [1]
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8. Give 2 ways of harvesting water. [2]
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9. State three ways of storing water. [3]
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10. Give two things that differentiate the farming regions. [2]
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11. State 4 causes of soil pollution. [4]
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12. State one implement that can be used to improve soil tilth. [1]
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13. State two internal parasites of cattle. [1]
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14. What is the difference between weather and climate? [2]
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15. What is inorganic fertilizer? [1]
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16. Which farm animals are affected by anthrax? [1]
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17. State 2 exotic fruit trees. [2]
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18. List four ways of growing fruit trees. [4]
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19. How can you market nursery products? [3]
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20. How is the wind beneficial to agriculture? [2]
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21. How does temperature negatively affect crop production? [2]
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22. What property of soil are we improving when we add fertilizer? [1]
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23. Define the term photosynthesis. [2]
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24. Name the person who predicts or forecasts the weather? [1]
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 TEST 16

1. State three advantages of intensive farming. [3]

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2. State 2 advantages of extensive farming. [2]
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3. State 2 disadvantages of extensive farming. [2]
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4. Explain the following: a) Dairy farming b) Cattle ranching. [4]
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5. Draw a diagram to illustrate the cycle of a paddock. [4]
6. Why should we not burn grass near compost? [1]
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7. What is the purpose of a tool rack? [1]
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8. List any 3 uses of basic farm tools which can be hung on a tool rack. [3]
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9. Write 2 advantages of farm tool racks. [2]
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10. Give 2 examples of each of the following classes of tools: Digging tools,
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11. Describe the management practices that can be done on young fruit trees.
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12. What is a pesticide? [1]
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13. How should agrochemicals be stored? [2]
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14. What is the use of labels on agrochemicals? [1]
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15. If one inhales smoke from burning bags of agrochemicals, what should the
person do? [1]
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16. State any 2 groups of agrochemicals that are mostly used at home. [2]
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17. State any external part of a plant that is used for storing food. [1]
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18. Why is soil tilth important to plants? [1]
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19. Name a cereal crop and one disease that affect it. [2]
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20. State one external parasite of cattle and one symptom of infection by the
parasite. [2]
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21. When using sprays, what should one put on? [1]
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22. Name pests which destroy maize in a granary. [1]
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23. If you see your young brother playing with empty pesticide containers, what
must you do? [1]
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24. What is a fungicide? [1]
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25. Zimbabwe is divided into how many farming regions? [1]
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 TEST 17

1. Give one example of a cash crop in Zimbabwe. [1]

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2. What do we benefit from exporting agricultural produce outside Zimbabwe?
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3. Which crop is known as the golden leaf of Zimbabwe? [1]
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4. State two management practices which help to prevent diseases in chicken
runs? [2]
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5. State 2 livestock nutrients and their deficiency symptoms. [4]
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6. State two reasons why we prune trees. [2]
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7. Give two examples of spraying tools. [2]
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8. State 2 tools which are dangerous if not used properly. [2]
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9. State 2 examples of digging tools. [2]
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10. What is thinning of seedlings? [2]
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11. Why should a compost heap be turned? [1]
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12. What time of the year does most rain fall in Zimbabwe? [1]
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13. What is the use of a hand fork? [2]
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14. What determines the farming regions in Zimbabwe? [2]
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15. State 2 internal and 2 external parasites of cattle? [4]
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16. State 2 reasons why seeds may fail to germinate? [2]
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17. Give an example of a deciduous fruit. [1]
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18. Name 3 animals which can be used to supply draught power. [3]
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19. State 2 characteristics of natural farming region 1. [2]
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20. List the major causes of climate change in Zimbabwe. [3]
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21. List two solutions to climate change. [2]
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22. What do we call energy from coal? [1]
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23. What do we call energy from the sun? [1]
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24. You want to buy a farm. State three factors you would consider before
deciding on the location and size of the farm. [3]
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25. Instead of using wood for curing their tobacco, state one better source of
energy and why you think it is better. [2]
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 TEST 18

1. State 4 uses of timber from forestry? [4]

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2. Draw a pie chart showing the average percentage composition of soil. [4]

3. Why is the importance of soil air? [3]

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4. Why is soil moisture important? [2]
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5. What makes up organic matter in the soil? [2]
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6. State two functions of minerals in the soil? [2]
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7. Write down two advantages of organic matter in the soil. [2]
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8. List 4 organisms found in the soil. [2]
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9. Describe the importance of living organisms in the soil. [3]
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10. What is weathering? [1]
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11. State three types of weathering. [3]
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12. Write down two types of soil? [2]
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13. A farmer made a loss of $850 when he sold his produce for $1 200. Calculate
his expenses. [3]
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14. What is biological weathering? [2]
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15. What is agronomy? [2]
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16. How do plant roots contribute to weathering? [2]
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17. How do people contribute to weathering? [2]
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18. State 2 agents of soil erosion. [2]
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19. List three ways in which soil structure is damaged. [3]
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20. Write down two ways of improving soil structure. [2]
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21. State 2 important ways of conserving soil. [2]

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 TEST 19

1. What is agricultural production? [2]

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2. State 4 causes of soil pollution. [4]
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3. Suggest 2 ways in which soil pollution can be controlled. [2] -
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4. State 2 deficiency symptoms of each of the following nutrients in plants: a)
Nitrogen b) Potassium c) Phosphorous. [6]
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5. What is water conservation? [2]
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6. What is the main source of energy in the water cycle? [1]
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7. What is evaporation? [2]
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8. What is condensation? [2]
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9. What is precipitation? [2]
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10. State 1 pest of stored grain such as maize? [1]
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11. Why should marketing of vegetables be done as soon as they are harvested
or even earlier? [1]
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12. Give one example of a market for tomatoes in Zimbabwe. [1]
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13. State three ways to manage soil fertility. [3]
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14. What are the functions of the stem of a tree? [2]
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15. State the main function of flowers. [1]
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16. List 3 functions of leaves. [3]
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17. What is crop rotation? [2]
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18. Why is crop rotation practised? [2]
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19. Vegetable crop rotation should include four main types of vegetables. List
the 4 types. [4]
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20. Give an example of each of the following crops: a) Root b) Fruit [2]
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21. Which government parastatal buys maize grain from farmers? [1]
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22. What do you understand by the term dry land farming? [1]
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23. What is destocking? [1]
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24. State any one external parasite of broilers. [1]
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25. State 1 reason for destocking. [1]
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individual tuition centre [50 marks]

 TEST 20

1. What do we call energy from the sun? [1]

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2. Which 2 sources of energy should farmers use to avoid destruction of the
ozone layer? [2]
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3. Describe how acid rain is formed. [2]
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4. Suggest two undesirable effects of acid rain on the environment? [2]
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5. Define the term commercial farming. [2]
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6. Give an example of a watering tool. [1]
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7. State 2 safety precautions to be taken when using farm machinery. [2]
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8. What do you understand by the term kindling? [1]
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9. Chenai planted 20 seeds. 17 germinated. Find the percentage germination.
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10. Name two internal parasites of broilers. [2]
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11. Some crops grow well in sandy soils. Give 2 examples of such crops. [2]
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12. Explain the term afforestation. [2]
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13. List 2 career opportunities in agriculture and describe what is involved in
each career. [4]
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14. Where does photosynthesis take place in a plant? [1]
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15. Suggest 2 economic benefits of dams in agriculture. [2]
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16. Why is top soil valuable in agriculture? [2]
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17. List 2 effects of climate change due to global warming. [2]
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18. Name 2 pests which affect plants. [2]
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19. Name three methods used to control pests. [3]
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20. Name 3 crops which are mainly grown under irrigation. [3]
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21. What is siltation and what is its major cause? [2]
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22. Which fruits are artificially ripened and why? [2]
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23. What is a staple food? State the staple food for Zimbabwe [2]
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24. State an advantage of trellising tomatoes. [1]
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25. List 2 plant nutrients which are needed in high volumes. [2]
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 TEST 21

1. State 3 remedies to soil pollution. [3]

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2. Distinguish between tufted grass and runner grass. [2]
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3. What is leaching? [1]
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4. What are exotic plants? [1]
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5. What is the use of compost? [2]
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6. Why should a compost heap be sited under a tree? [1]
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7. What is soil structure? [2]
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8. Chenal bought 3 cows at $275 each, 5 rabbits at $17 each and 4 chickens at
$12 each. Calculate the total amount of money she spent. [3]
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9. What name is given to crop remains? [1]
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10. List 5 field crops. [5]
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11. Write down 3 inputs needed by a rabbit farmer. [3]
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12. What do we call a situation where a farmer grows different vegetables and
crops on the same piece of land? [2]
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13. What do we call the removal of surplus seedlings from seeds sown in drills?
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14. Where does infiltration of water happen? [1]
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15. What are aquifers? [1]
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16. Give an example of a creeping plant. [1]
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17. Why is forestry mainly practised in the Eastern Highlands in Zimbabwe?
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18. Write down one component of humus. [1]
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19. When is the tree planting day in Zimbabwe? [1]
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20. Give 3 uses of trees. [3]
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21. Name any 3 fruit trees which grow fast. [3]
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22. What soil texture? [2]
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23. Define the term trellising. [1]
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24. How can we conserve water? Describe any 4 methods. [4]
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25. Suggest one reason why no cattle ranching is done in Chipinge and Mutare,
towns in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. [1]
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 TEST 22

1. Name 3 sources of water for agriculture. [3]

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2. Explain the term irrigation. [3]
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3. State 5 uses of water at a large commercial farm? [5]
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4. What is an agrochemical? [2]
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5. How do the people of Zimbabwe benefit from agricultural activities?
State 3 benefits. [3]
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6. Define the term soil conservation. [2]
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7. Give an example of a town in Zimbabwe well known for growing of tobacco.
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8. Why is machinery important in agriculture? [1]
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9. List 4 machines you would find at a commercial farm. [4]
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10. Why do we need to care for farm tools? Give 3 reasons. [2]
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11. State 3 negative consequences of improper disposal of agrochemicals?
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12. List 3 ways of caring for farm tools. [3]
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13. State three qualities of a good workman. [3]
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14. What is an inventory? [1]
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15. What is the purpose of an inventory? [1]
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16. How can we store sharp tools? [1]
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17. Why should farm tools be kept clean? [1]
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18. Give a reason why we sharpen our tools. [1]
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19. What is a doe? [1]
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20. State 2 advantages of inorganic fertilizer. [2]
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21. State 2 disadvantages of inorganic fertilizer. [2]
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22. What name is given to the young one of a rabbit? [1]
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23. State an organic source of plant nutrients. [1]
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24. Differentiate a plantation from a field. [2]
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25. What is the gestation period of a rabbit? [1]
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 TEST 23

1. What do you understand by the term agricultural engineering? [2]

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2. What do you understand by the term agricultural economics? [2]
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3. State 4 reasons why people cut down trees. [4]
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4. Arrange the following soils according to grain size, starting with the smallest:
Sand Clay Gravel Silt [3]
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5. What is the main purpose of soil cultivation? [1]
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6. State 2 livestock diseases caused by poor diet. [2]
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7. Why do people use mulch on young trees? [2]
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8. What name is given to the growing of trees where there were no trees?
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9. What is the other name used for gum tree? [1]
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10. List three effects of soil erosion. [3]
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11. What name is given the shelter used to house chicks? [1]
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12. When are chicks transferred to this house? [1]
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13. Explain the following terms :
a) overgrazing b) stream bank cultivation c) Vegetation [6]
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14. State two reasons why agriculture is essential to Zimbabwe. [2]
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15. State 2 deficiency symptoms on a crop, for each of phosphorous and
nitrogen? [4
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16. Which branch deals with the business of farming? [1]
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17. Why is soil important in Agriculture? [2]
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18. Which department of agriculture deals with animal health? [1]
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19. State 2 pests which attack a named cereal crop. [2]
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20. State one man made and one natural source of water. [2]
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21. What do you understand by the phrase domestic animals? [2]
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22. Why should small livestock housing be kept clean and dry? [1]
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23. Why should all open pits at a farm be filled with soil? [2]
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24. Which branch of agriculture deals with government policy and agricultural
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25. Which branch of agriculture practises game ranching? [1]
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 TEST 24

1. Small livestock may be kept in a cage with a wire mesh floor raised from the
ground. Give one example of livestock that may be kept in such a house.
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2. Why does the cage have a screen wire mesh floor? [1]
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3. Give one reason why we dry tools before storage. [1]
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4. Some consequences of soil erosion can be dangerous to children and
livestock. State one example? [1]
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5. Suggest one way of reclaiming land damaged by excessive soil erosion. [1]
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6. State one solution to minimise soil erosion due to wind? [1]
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7. Suggest 2 ways of practising safety precautions when using machines. [2]
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8. What factors are considered when choosing an orchard site? Give any three.
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9. Suggest one way to protect an orchard from fire and one way to protect it
from livestock. [2]
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10. How can we control water pollution? [3]
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11. State 2 ways in which gullies can be dangerous to both livestock and humans.
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12. State one mechanical way of preventing soil erosion. [2]
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13. Why is climate important to agriculture? [2]
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14. How can soil fertility be improved? Give 3 ways. [3]
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15. State two advantages of natural over artificial fertilisers. [2]
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16. How may wet weather affect livestock? [1]
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17. Define the term temperature and state the used to measure temperature .
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18. What is humidity and which instrument measures humidity? [2]
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19. Zimbabwe has how many seasons? [1]
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20. Which part of Zimbabwe is at a high altitude? [1]
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21. Describe three factors considered when choosing a woodlot site. [4]
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22. State 4 benefits or uses of a legume crop such as soya beans. [4]
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23. State two major threats faced by forestry farmers. [2]
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24. What determines natural farming regions? [2]
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25. As a young commercial farmer who has been offered a farm by the
Government, what factors would you consider before deciding on the type of
farming to do? [4]
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 TEST 25

1. List 3 vegetable crops. [3]

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2. List 3 exotic vegetables. [3]
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3. What do you understand by exotic vegetable? [1]
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4. Give an example of a root vegetable. [1]
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5. What do you understand by profit? [2]
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6. State one major factor that affects agriculture in Zimbabwe. [1]
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7. What branch of agriculture deals with the study of breeding and
management of animals? [1]
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8. What name is given to the process of producing young ones? [1]
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9. Give one example of cutting tool. [1]
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10. Give a tool used for uprooting seedlings from a nursery bed. [1]
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11. What name is given to the work of keeping something in good condition?
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12. Give one example of a drought resistant crop. [1]
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13. What needs to be observed when dealing with agrochemicals? [1]
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14. Tools are classified according to use. Give two classes of tools. [2]
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15. State 3 types of inorganic fertilizer. [3]
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16. State 3 advantages of inorganic fertilizer. [3]
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17. State 3 disadvantages of inorganic fertilizer. [3]
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18. State the important roles of air in agriculture. [3]
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19. State 3 important roles of water in agriculture. [3]
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20. List 3 indigenous vegetables found in Zimbabwe. [3]
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21. Why do you think new farmers must consider growing indigenous vegetables
than exotic ones? [3]
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22. A farmer with tractors must have certain things in her workshop . State any
three things. [3]
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23. Define forestry. [2]
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24. What is horticulture? [2]
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25. List 2 ornamental crops. [2]
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 TEST 26

1. Define ornamental horticulture. [2]

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2. Give three reasons why fruit trees are important. [3]
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3. Describe how we plant a fruit tree in a plantation. [4]
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4. State any three roles of a veterinary doctor at a farm. [3]
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5. What makes up organic matter? [2]
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6. List materials which can be used to make organic fertiliser. [3]
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7. Tadiwa made a profit of $250 when he sold his 12 rabbits at $35 each. How
much did she spend in raising the rabbits? [3]
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8. How can we prevent soil erosion? [2]
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9. Give two reasons why clay is not suitable for crop production. [2]
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10. Explain why sandy soil is not suitable for crop production. [2]
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11. Why do crops like potatoes grow better in sandy soils than in clay soil?
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12. Which soil type is most suitable for maize production? [2]
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13. What is the importance of moisture in compost? [2]
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14. List two examples of inorganic fertilizers. [2]
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15. Crops grown in waterlogged soil die due to lack of ---------------------. [1]
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16. List 2 materials which can be used as compost. [2]
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17. Give 2 reasons why farmers store equipment and machinery under sheds.
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18. Name 2 manmade sources of water used by farmers. [2]
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19. What is a waterlogged soil? [2]
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20. Define a farm budget. [2]
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21. Write two types of farm budgets. [2]
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22. What is the importance of a farm budget? [2]
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 TEST 27

1. Which soil component improves the structure of soil? [1]

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2. A trader bought 20 broilers at $7 each. She gave 4 of them to her relatives and
sold the remainder at $10 each. What profit did she make?
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3. Give two functions of mineral matter in soil. [2]
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4. Give three functions of organic matter in soil. [3]
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5. Why should drinking water sources for livestock be free from contamination?
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6. State a safety precaution to observe when digging holes for planting fruit
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7. What do you understand by weather station in agriculture? [1]
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8. List 4 agents of weathering. [4]
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9. How do human activities cause weathering? [3]
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10. The proper name for bee keeping is ……......................? [1]
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11. Why do we put organic matter and grass in soil? [2]
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12. Write down 2 poultry housing systems. [2]
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13. Write down 2 housing systems for rabbits. [2]
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14. Give two major differences between organic and inorganic fertilizers.
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15. Which tool should not be let facing upwards and why? [2]
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16. What is an inventory record? [2]
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17. What is the use of a garden fork? [2]
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18. What is wilting? [2]
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19. What name is given to the transfer of pollen from the male part to the
female part of a flower? [1]
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20. Which insects are responsible for pollination? [1]
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21. How is soil formed? [2]
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22. Name three types of soil. [2]
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23. State 3 characteristics of sand soil. [3]
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24. Name the process by which nutrients are washed down in soil. [1]
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25. State two ways to minimise the process in question 24. [2]
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 TEST 28

1. List 3 by products of beef cattle and state one use of each. [6]
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2. State 2 towns in Zimbabwe well known for cattle ranching? [2]
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3. What makes these towns suitable for cattle ranching? [2]
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4. State 3 reasons why small scale farmers produce very little output compared
to their commercial counterparts. [3]
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5. Give 2 reasons why farmers need to build dams for storage of water. [2]
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6. A goat has weak bones and bleeding gums. Which 2 nutrients are missing
from its diet? [2]
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7. Suggest 2 strategies small scale farmers may apply to improve their output of
agricultural produce. [2]
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8. Name 3 citrus fruits grown in Zimbabwe. [3]
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9. State 3 agricultural activities that can only be done in high rainfall, mild
temperature regions. [3]
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10. State 2 major differences between broilers and indigenous chickens.
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11. What is deforestation? [1]
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12. What measures can the government take to minimise the effects of
deforestation? [2]
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13. State the colour code for the label on the most toxic agrochemical. [1]
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14. Your younger sister accidentally spills a pesticide into her eyes. What must
you do immediately to help her? [1]
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15. List 4 uses of water at an animal husbandry farm. [4]
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16. Suggest a reason why rabbits and broilers are never housed together.
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17. Most small livestock housings have openings underneath them, why?
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18. John is a livestock farmer who is not keeping any records. What’s wrong with
that? [2]
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19. State 2 diseases of cattle. [2]
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20. What is done to cattle which die of anthrax? [1]
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21. Why must you never buy meat from the streets? [1]
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22. The golden leaf of Zimbabwe is cotton. True or false? [1]
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23. Name 2 cereals. [2]
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24. Name 2 exotic fruits. [2]
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25. Early blight is a common disease for which crop? [1]
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[50 marks]
 TEST 29

1. Name 3 exotic trees. [3]

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2. Name 2 plants used in ornamental horticulture. [2]
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3. What is a farm implement? [2]
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4. Name the implement used to spray crops by large scale farmers? [2]
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5. What do small scale farmers use to spray their crops? [1]
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6. State one method of applying fertilizer to crops. [1]
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7. Name one example of commercial irrigation equipment. [1]
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8. What is used by commercial farmers to harvest wheat or maize?
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9. Tomatoes need to reach the market as soon as they are harvested, why?
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10. Which machinery do farmers use to get milk from dairy cows? [1]
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11. What is an abattoir? [2]
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12. List 2 nutrients which are found in stock feeds. [2]
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13. List four types of small livestock. [4]
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14. What is poultry? [2]
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15. What is apiculture? [1]
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16. What do bees collect from flowers? [1]
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17. Small scale farmers rarely make any profit. Suggest 2 reasons why.
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18. Give an example a commercial feed given to rabbits. [1]
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19. What is seed maize? [1]
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20. List 3 insects that sting. [3]
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21. Suggest 2 methods of minimising leaching. [2]
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22. Which insect stings a multiple times without dying? [1]
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23. Where are tea plantation mainly found in Zimbabwe? [1]
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24. Suggest 2 reasons why farmers should sell produce to their local markets.
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25. Gullies are a result of excessive --------------------- [1]
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26. State 4 reasons why forests are important. [4]
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27. Suggest two reasons why wind is important to agriculture. [2]

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28. Wind can be a nuisance sometimes. Describe 3 ways how. [3]

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[50 marks]
 TEST 30

1. State the major source of water pollution. [1]

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2. Legume plants are ploughed back into the soil before flowering. What name is
this practice called? [1]
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3. Why should maize grain be well dried before storage? [2]
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4. What does lack of minerals in animals cause? [2]
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5. Why is farm machinery so important to a farmer? [2]
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6. In which months are peach trees pruned? [1]
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7. Which is the female part of the maize plant? [1]
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8. What is the common name for nematodes? [1]
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9. State two properties of soil that are affected by its texture? [2]
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10. What is gully erosion? [1]
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11. What is sheet erosion? [1]
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12. State 2 protective clothing items worn when using dangerous pesticides.
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13. Name 2 types of trees usually used for timber. [2]
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14. A farmer grows maize, sunflowers and beans in the same field. What type of
farming is this? [1]
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15. What tool is used for pruning garden shrubs? [1]
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16. What tool is used for cutting grass at household level? [1]
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17. What is done to trees before being stored for many years? [3]
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18. State 2 uses of timber from forestry. [2]
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19. What constitutes a balanced diet in livestock? [2]
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20. Name the swellings on roots of plants like legumes. [1]
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21. Name one watering tool and one pruning tool? [2]
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22. Give 2 examples of deciduous fruits. [2] ---
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23. How do earthworms increase soil fertility? [1]
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24. Give one negative effect of climate change on agriculture. [1]
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25. Give one example of specialised farming. [1]
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26. State 2 fixed costs and 2 variable costs of a farm. [4]

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27. State 3 major plant nutrients and 2 deficiency symptoms of each. [9]

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[50 marks]
 TEST 31

1. Give 3 examples of artificial fertilizer. [3]

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2. What happens when tools are left exposed to rain? [2]
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3. State 2 ways in which liquid waste is generated at a farm? [2]
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4. List 3 methods of irrigation. State and explain the one which conserves water
the most. [5]
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5. Write 3 inputs needed by a maize farmer. [3]
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6. Write down 2 inputs needed by a rabbit farmer. [3]
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7. What is farming? [2]
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8. What factors determine the farming region in which an area falls? [2]
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9. State 3 farming activities found in natural region 1. [3]
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10. State one way of improving soil structure. [1]
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11. State one effect of excessive irrigation on crops. [1]
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12. State 2 ways in which electric water pumps are better than diesel water
pumps at a commercial farmer?
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13. State 3 solutions to climate change. [3]
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14. Describe the importance of living organisms in the soil. [2]
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15. Sold: 7 goats at $35 each. 12 chickens at $20 each.
Expenses: $145 worth of feed. $60 other expenses.
Calculate the profit made . [3]
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16. What is the best way to dispose of agrochemical containers? [1]
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17. State 2 sources of water pollution at a commercial farm. [2]
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18. Chicks in a brooder avoid the source of warmth and are scattered at the walls
of the brooder. What can you say about the temperature inside the brooder?
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19. Chickens droop, stop feeding, huddle together and blood appears in their
droppings. Which disease is described here? [1]
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20. Which small livestock member is also affected by the same disease described
in question 19 above? [1]
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21. Name the chickens kept for eggs. [1]
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22. Which vitamin helps with good eyesight in livestock? [1]
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23. What is the importance of a balanced diet in livestock? [2]
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24. Production costs amounted to $8 500. Income from sale of produce was $6
500. State whether a profit or loss was made. Calculate the profit or loss.
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25. State one farming region and one town in that region. [2]
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[50 marks]
 TEST 32

1. State 3 uses of domestic animals. [3]

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2. Name an animal used for racing. [1]
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3. Define the term animal feed. [1]
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4. State 4 crops used to make animal feed. [2]
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5. Name a crop which provides starch in livestock diet. [1]
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6. Name 3 indigenous fruit trees. [3]
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7. What is ornamental horticulture? [1]
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8. State 3 by products of rabbit farming. [3]
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9. State one use of each by product in question 8 above? [3]
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10. Name any 2 straight fertilizers. [2]
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11. Where are most bananas grown in Zimbabwe? [1]
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12. State 2 symptoms of lack of potassium in a crop. [2]
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13. Why is a good soil tilth important in crop production? [2]
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14. Suggest 2 ways of improving soil tilth. [2]
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15. How can you identify a shrub? [2]
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16. Suggest 2 businesses you can create to make money that deal with shrubs?
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17. What is the difference between a tree and a shrub? [2]
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18. What constitutes compost? [1]
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19. Describe two methods of looking after the soil. [2]
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20. Lack of iodine in the diet causes ....... [2]
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21. Describe sheet erosion. [2]
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22. Suggest 2 disadvantages of artificial fertilizers. [2]
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23. State 4 minerals required by animals in small quantities for normal growth
and reproduction. [4]
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24. State one undesirable consequence of stream bank cultivation. [1]
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25. What is siltation? [1]
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[50 marks]
 TEST 33

1. What is biological weathering? Give one example. [2]

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2. Define the term physical weathering and give one example. [2]
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3. Name the different layers of a soil profile. [4]
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4. Describe the top layer of the soil profile. [2]
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5. Describe the second layer of the soil profile. [2]
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6. 18 seeds germinated out of 30 sown. Calculate the percentage germination.
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7. State any 5 causes of plant damage. [5]
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8. Suggest two ways of improving soil fertility. [2]
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9. State 2 advantages of specialised farming. [2]
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10. Why is it that plants only grow in the top soil and not in lower levels of soil
profile? [2]
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11. Define the term unskilled worker and give an example. [2]
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12. What work is done by the agricultural engineer? [2]
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13. Define the term semi skilled and give two examples. [3]
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14. State an example of a straight fertilizer applied to a maize plant. [1]
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15. List 3 examples of drought resistant crops. [3]
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16. Name an energy source that does not cause global warming. [1]
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17. State 2 fixed costs on a farm. [2]
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18. A goat requires 150 grams of food per day for every kilogram of its weight.
Find the quantity of food required per day by a goat with a weight of 70kg.
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19. In which farming system is ash used as fertilizer? [1]
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20. A calf develops a rickets. Which nutrient does it lack? [1]
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21. What do Veterinary officers in agriculture do? [2]
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22. Sate one role of the Grain Marketing Board in Zimbabwe? [1]
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23. Why is dipping of cattle is done more frequently in summer than in winter?
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24. Why do we need to fence our farms? State 2 reasons. [2]
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[50 marks]
 TEST 34

1. State two agricultural plants grown from suckers? [2]

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2. State 2 other methods of plant propagation. [2]
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3. Name the process of taking healthy buds and join them another tree? [1]
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4. Name 2 fruit tree types which can be joined in this way. [2]
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5. Which recreational activity can cause water pollution? [1]
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6. Why are fishing activities regulated in the world? [1]
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7. What are citrus fruits? Give 2 examples. [3]
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8. What name is given to the support given to growing tomato plants? [1]
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9. Why are tomato plants supported as they grow? [1]
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10. Suggest one way to make sure that your garden remains free of nematodes?
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11. State the symptoms of lack of zinc in animals. [2]
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12. State 2 symptoms of lack of nitrogen in a maize crop. [2]
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13. 20 grams of soil is roasted. Its new weight is now 14 grams.
What is the percentage of moisture in the soil? [2]
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14. State 3 methods of improving soil fertility. [3]
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15. State two symptoms of lack of phosphorous on a maize crop. [2]
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16. Why do some farmers prefer organic to inorganic fertilizer? [2]
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17. What is a straight fertilizer? [1]
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18. Give 2 examples of straight fertilizers. [2]
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19. State the importance of tied ridging? [1]
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20. Why is top soil very important in agriculture? [2]
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21. Suggest a reason why farmers must create contour ridges on steep slopes
before carrying out any farming activities. [1]
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22. What is overstocking? [1]
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23. State 2 consequences of overstocking? [2]
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24. State 3 benefits of paddocks to farmers? [3]
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25. Clay soils are the best for growing potatoes. True or False? [1]
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26. State 4 by products of beef cattle. [4]

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27. State 2 by products of rabbits and one use of each. [4]

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[50 marks]
 Test 35

1. State what you would use a chisel for at a farm. [1]

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2. What would you use a pair of pliers for? [1]
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3. What is the use of a pair of secateurs? [1]
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4. What is a slasher used for? [1]
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5. What is a cultivator used for in agriculture? [2]
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6. Small scale farmers use planters to saw seeds in rural areas. True or false?
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7. Name the 2 livestock commonly used to supply draught power in small scale
farming communities. [2]
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8. State 2 precautions to be followed when spraying crops. [2]
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9. Why should a tomato farmer have his own means of transport to the market?
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10. What is apiculture? [1]
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11. What is the main nutrients found in cotton seed cake for cattle? [3]
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12. State 4 effects of internal parasites on cattle. [4]
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13. Suggest 2 possible causes of a cow bleeding from the nose. [2]
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14. What is cattle branding? [2]
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15. Why is cattle branding important? [2]
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16. State 2 advantages of rearing indigenous chickens over broilers. [2]
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17. State 2 advantages of using harvested water instead of water from the river
for livestock drinking. [2]
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18. Name a wild animal that can be tamed and used for draught power.
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19. How do we benefit from keeping wild animals as a country? [2]
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20. Name 4 cash crops grown in Zimbabwe. [4]
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21. State two diseases and two pests of maize. [4]
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22. What do you understand by green manure? [2]
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23. Why are legumes important in the crop rotation cycle? [1]
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24. Crop rotation helps to control certain pests. Explain how. [2]
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25. Which colour appears on the label of the least toxic agrochemical? [1]
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26. State 2 ways a bee farmer can use to market his honey. [2]

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[50 marks]
 TEST 36

1. State any two crops suitable for use as cover crops. [2]
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2. Which fertilizer is applied just before planting of maize? [1]
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3. Which fertilizer is used as top dressing after germination of maize? [1]
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4. What name is given to the removal of diseased branches of tomato plants?
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5. Give 3 reasons why all dirt should be removed from equipment or machinery
before storage. [3]
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6. The following information was extracted from the accounts of a farmer.
Bought 200 chicks for $300
Bought seven 50kg bags of feed at $35 each.
Paid $155 for labour, vaccines and lighting.
Sold 100 birds at $8 each and 90 birds at $9 each. 10 birds died.
Calculate:
a) The total expenditure [3]
b) The total income [2]
c) The profit made [2]
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7. What name is given to the estimate of income and expenditure? [1]
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8. List 4 dams found in Zimbabwe. [4]
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9. What do you understand by the term land reform? [2]
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10. Lettuce Carrot Marula Peas Tulip Wheat Maize
From the list above select:
a) a cereal b) a legume c) a root crop d) an ornamental plant
e) an indigenous fruit. [5]
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11. Name the person who forecasts the weather. [1]
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12. Give a name for keeping cattle for beef. [1]
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13. What is a Stevenson’s screen and which instrument is kept inside? [1]
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14. What is the name of the branch of agriculture that deals with forests, its
management and wildlife? [1]
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15. Give one example of a winter crop. [1]
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16. Give another word for roundworms. [1]
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17. What is the type of agriculture that involves 2 or more different farming
activities? [2]
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18. What system of agriculture cuts and burns vegetation? [1]
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19. Name a farmer who grows crops for his family needs and sells the surplus.
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20. Name a farmer who grows crops for sale only. [1]
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 21. Suggest 2 disadvantages of the free range system of rearing chickens.
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22. Suggest 2 advantages of the battery cage system of rearing chickens.
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23. Why do chicken farmers prefer broilers to indigenous chickens? [1]
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24. What is brooding in Agriculture? [1]
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25. The table below shows a record kept by a poultry farmer.

Date Expenditure Amount Date Income Amount

17/09/2016 6×50kg broiler $180
starter mash @
$30 each
Transport and $85 24/10/16 195 birds $ ------
chemicals @ $7 each
Labour $120
Day old chicks $200
Total expenditure $ ------ Total Income $ ------

a) Fill in the blank spaces. [4]

b) Calculate the profit or loss made by the farmer. [2]
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[50 marks
 TEST 37

1. What are the conditions necessary for germination to take place? [3]
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2. Which natural farming region carries out the most diversified farming?
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3. State three methods of irrigation. [3]
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4. What is global warming? [2]
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5. State 2 ways of preventing or minimising the effects of global warming.
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6. What is the use of secateurs? [1]
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7. What is the use of a mattock? [1]
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8. What is the name given to place where seedlings are raised? [1]
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9. How are agricultural tools classified? [3]
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10. What do you understand by a vector in agriculture? [1]
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11. Give three examples of drought resistant crops? [3]
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12. Where do farmers get loans to finance their business enterprises? [1]
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13. State 3 external parasites of cattle? [3]
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14. Name the biggest inland dam in Zimbabwe. [1]
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15. Define the term transpiration. [2]
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16. Name a crop that fixes Nitrogen in the soil. [1]
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17. Give the functions of the following soil components : [8]
a) water b) air c) organic matter.
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18. Give three agents of weathering. [3]
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19. Why are living organisms in the soil important? [2]
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20. What is the main nutrient in soya bean meal? [1]
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21. What are fodder crops? [1]
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22. What do you understand by the term pH of the soil? [1]
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23. What name is given to dead plant and animal matter in the soil? [1]
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24. Name two organisms that live in the soil. [2]
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25. Name the doctor who performs operations on animals. [1]
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26. What is added to soils that are too acidic to correct the pH? [1]

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[50 marks]
 TEST 38

1. What is the difference between whole farm budget and partial budget?
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2. What causes heat stroke? [1]
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3. Name a lake that is found in the lowveld. [1]
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4. Give any two benefits of the land reform. [2]
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5. Give two disadvantages of the land reform. [2]
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6. Explain the effects of agrochemicals to the environment. [3]
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7. What type of irrigation is recommended for tomatoes? [1]
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8. Name two crops used to make hay? [1]
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9. Why are male animals castrated? [2]
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10. Which department deals with caring of farm machinery? [1]
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11. In which class of vegetables is rape classified? [1]
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12. List 2 characteristics of a good store room for agrochemicals. [2]
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13. Why are weeds controlled? Give two reasons. [2]
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14. What must be done to obsolete pesticides? [1]
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15. If Loss = $120, Income = $180, what was the expenditure? [2]
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16. Give one strategy that can be implemented to adapt water scarcity. [1]
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17. State three farm implements mainly used at commercial farms. [3]
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18. What are perennial crops? Give any two examples [3]
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19. What name is given to a female rabbit? [1]
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20. Give one reason why different crops grow in different parts of Zimbabwe?
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21. Give 2 disadvantages of overhead irrigation such as use of sprinklers.
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22. State one source of each of the nutrients proteins and vitamins. [2]
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23. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric humidity? [1]
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24. Which instrument is used to measure rainfall at a weather station? [1]
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25. Failure to follow proper safety precautions when using agrochemicals can be
dangerous. Identify various ways this can happen. [4]
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26. Identify 3 problems faced by small scale farmers and suggest one solution to
each problem. [6]

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[50 marks]
 TEST 39

1. State 3 ways to keep machinery such as tractors running smoothly. [3]

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2. Name two skilled workers at a farm. [2]
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3. Name two unskilled workers at a farm. [2]
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4. Name two semi-skilled workers at a farm. [2]
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5. State 3 roles of an agricultural engineer at a farm. [3]
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6. Which type of machines need greasing and why? [2]
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7. State 2 types of budgets at a farm. [2]
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8. State 4 natural problems faced by farmers. [4]
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9. What properties of soil do we improve by adding manure? [3]
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10. What is the role of earthworms in soil? [1]
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11. State an irrigation system that saves water. [1]
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12. The free range system of rearing chickens is very unreliable. Suggest 2 reasons
why. [2]
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13. Why should we never house rabbits and broilers together? [1]
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14. A broiler droops, refuses to eat, huddles with other birds and produces
droppings with blood. What disease is the broiler suffering from? [1]
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15. Suggest a reason why aspiring young farmers should start off with small
livestock and then move on to cattle later. [1]
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16. You are given money to start a broiler rearing project. How would you use the
money? [4]
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17. Why don’t we grow tobacco in all provinces in Zimbabwe? [1]
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18. Why is de-beaking done to poultry? [1]
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19. Suggest a reason why dipping of cattle should be done more frequently in
summer than in winter. [1]
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20. Name 2 external parasites of cattle. [2]
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21. Name two internal parasites of cattle. [2]
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22. A maize crop shows yellow leaves and is growing slowly. Which nutrient is
lacking? [1]
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23. Which fertilizer needs to be applied to the maize crop in question 22? [1]
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24. State the fertilizer applied to a maize crop at planting. [1]
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25. What name is given to the application of fertilizer on the surface, after
germination of a crop? [1]
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26. State any three parts of an ox drawn plough. [3]

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27. A farmer spent $8 400 to raise 12 cows. She sold all the cows at $900

each. Calculate her profit. [3]

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[50 marks]
 TEST 40

1. Name 4 crops that can be included in a crop rotation cycle. [4]

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2. State one benefit of crop rotation. [1]
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3. Why do some farmers leave pieces of land idle for a long time before
resuming farming activities again? [1]
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4. What is monoculture? [2]
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5. State one disadvantage of monoculture? [1]
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6. What is mixed farming? [2]
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7. State 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of mixed farming. [4] --
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8. State the 4 colour codes on agrochemical labels in order of toxicity, starting
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9. State 1 symptom of presence of internal parasites in cattle. [1]
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10. State 1 symptom of coccidiosis in rabbits. [1]
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11. What is a pair of secateurs used for? [1]
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12. State the roles of veterinary doctors in agriculture. [1]
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13. Why do we sometimes castrate male livestock? [2]
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14. State 3 examples of small livestock. [3]
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15. State 3 examples of poultry at a farm. [3]
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16. State 3 components of soil. [3]
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17. Suggest a reason why potatoes do not grow well in clay soil. [1]
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18. Why do we remove suckers from a tobacco crop? [2]
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19. Define the term reproduction. [1]
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20. Suggest a reason why water is removed from tractor tyres, leaving air only
when planting wheat. [2]
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21. State 3 water conservation strategies every farmer must know. [3]
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22. In Zimbabwe we have command agriculture. Describe what this is. [3]
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23. State one possible disadvantage of command agriculture. [1]
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24. State one advantage of cattle ranching over tobacco farming. [1]
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25. As the Minister of Agriculture in Zimbabwe state two measures you would
take to help rural farmers increase their food production capacity and help to
reduce the importation of food into the country. [2]
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[50 marks]
Individual Tuition Centre

Your tried n’ tested tutors

GRADE 7 AGRICULTURE

SECTION B

Specimen Examinations
AGRICULTURE
SUMMARY OF TOPICS

1 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE.

 Agriculture is the rearing of animals and growing of plants.

 There are wild and tamed animals.
 Agriculture is important to the community and the nation at large
 It gives people food and is also a source of income to the community. It brings
foreign currency to the nation through exports and tourism.
 Termed animals are grouped as work animals and food animals.
 Crops can give clothes and food to humanity.
 Agriculture has branches-Crop production, Animal production, Soil science,
Agricultural engineering, Agricultural economics, horticulture, forestry and wildlife.
 Agriculture gives a lot of career opportunities such as Agronomist, drivers,
Researchers, veterinary and doctors, lectures, officers and teachers etc.
 Type of agriculture in Zimbabwe are;
 Mixed farming, Specialized farming and Diversified farming.
 Farming systems are; Shifting cultivation, Subsistence farming and commercial
farming.
 -Subsistence farming is farming for the family and selling surplus.
 Commercial farming is farming for sale at large scale.
 Shifting cultivation is whereby farmers move from place to place searching for
fertile land.
 People can supplement rainfall through irrigation.
 The government had implemented the land reform programme of the year 2000.
 Land reform was important in the sense that it gave Zimbabweans opportunity to
repossess land from white colonisers.
 It also called the third Chimurenga.

2 CLIMATE AND LAND USE.

 Zimbabwe has four seasons-Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring.

 Seasons of Zimbabwe are related to agricultural activities
 Weather is the condition of atmosphere at a given time and given place.
 Weather has different elements which are temperature, rainfall, and wind.
 Elements of weather can be measured in different units using different apparatus.
 Weather can influence agricultural activities.
 Climate can influence the type of farming region in Zimbabwe.
 Farming regions are influenced by the amount of rainfall and temperature.
 Different places are in different regions.
 Human activities influence climatic change.

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3 SOIL
 Soil has four components-Mineral matter, Organic matter, water and air,
 Soil is formed as a result of weathering.
 Weathering is the breaking down of rocks.
 We have physical weathering, chemical weathering and biological weathering.
 There are different agents of weathering.
 There are different soils with different soil textures and structures.
 Organic matter can improve soil structure and soil fertility.
 Artificial fertilizers improves soil nutrients.
 Soil has a structure which compose top soil, subsoil, gravel and parent rock.
 Soil can be polluted by agent of pollution.
 Soil pollution can be controlled .

4 WATER.

 Water is a precious liquid to agriculture.

 Water has many uses in agriculture such as irrigating and mixing of chemicals.
 Animals also need clean water.
 Water can be conserved through harvesting and mulching.
 Water is never lost or gained but it cycle in a water cycle.
 Water also can be polluted.
 There are many agents of pollution.

5 PLANTS

 There are many plants in the environment.

 Some plants are grown at home and others grow naturally in the environment.

 Plants have many uses.

 Plants give food, clothes and medicine.

 Plants can be classified according to uses.

 Plants are classified according to life span.

 Field crops are crops grown in the field.

 Vegetables are classified according to the part eaten.

 Different parts of a plant have different tasks.

 Plants need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to grow.

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  Nutrients can be found from organic matter and artificial fertilizer.

 Minor plant nutrients are boron, sulphur and zinc.

 Major plant nutrients have different functions.

 Cereals are crops which produce grains.

 Crop rotation has many advantages.

 Field crops are processed and marketed.

 Fruit trees are grown in an orchard.

 There are different factors to consider when establishing an orchard.

 There are indigenous and exotic fruit trees.

 Seedlings are grown in a nursery.

 Ornamental plants are decorative plants.

 Deforestation is the cutting down of trees without replacing them.

 Animals may cause plant damage.

 Pests and weeds are the major enemies of plants.

 Pests and diseases can be controlled.

6. ANIMALS

 Domestic animals have many uses.

 Poultry or rabbit need special requirements to maximize profits.

 Poultry and rabbits need special housing.

 Parasites need to be controlled.

 Bees can be managed to produce quality honey.

 Keeping of bees is called apiculture.

7. FARM IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY.

 There are different implements to us at a farm.

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  Implements help to make work easier.

 Tools are classified according to their uses.

 Farm equipment need to be maintained and stored properly.

 Implements are stored in a shed.

 Tools are stored in a storeroom.

 A farmer need to keeps an inventory of implements and machines.

8 AGRO BUSINESS

 Agriculture is a business.

 Different agricultural products have different markets

 A farmer need to keep financial records to see if one is making progress.

 There is also a production record which need to be kept.

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EXAMINATION 1
PAPER 1 (2 hours)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER.

1. Agriculture is important to the community because

A. it causes soil erosion. B. it provides food. C. it causes overgrazing.

D. it causes siltation.

2. Farmers employ other people in order to

A. get company. B. eat food together. C. get help with their work. D. buy
more food.

3. What does the purple triangle color code on agrochemical mean? The chemical is

A. very dangerous. B. extremely poisonous. C. easy to use. D. also used in homes.

4. Ancient people were A. hunters and gatherers. B. commercial farmers. C.

subsistence farmers. D. Chitemene farmers.

5. How many branches of agriculture are there? A. 6 B. 4 C. 5 D. 3

6. .................is another name for shifting cultivation. A. Hunters and gatherers. B.

Commercial farming. C. Subsistence farming. D. Chitemene.

7. What is the importance of rearing animals? A. It provides food. B. It causes soil

erosion. C. It causes overgrazing. D. It causes siltation.

8. Agriculture provides people with A. houses and discos. B. food and clothes.
C. people and animals. D. universities and colleges.

9. Why is it important to know the colour code for pesticides?

A. So that chemicals can be sprayed. B. To know how to dispose of agrochemicals.

C. To exercise caution. D. So that one can burn containers.

10. A veterinary doctor is a

A. skilled worker. B. semiskilled worker. C. unskilled worker. D. dangerous worker.

11. Pesticides are used for controlling_____ A. weeds. B. garden. C. pests. D. fungi.

12. Tools have....... main parts. A. one B. two C. three D. four

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13. What is a pick used for?

A. Carrying water. B. Cutting trees and branches. C. Pruning hedges. D. Deep digging.

14. Research in agriculture helps

A. develop good agriculture practices. B. farmers to make huge losses. C. in

increasing pests, diseases and weeds. D. in reducing profits for farmers.

15. Which chemical is used to control weeds?

A. Fungicides. B. Pesticides. C. Nematicides. D. Herbicides.

16. Which one is an item for safety clothing?

A. High heeled shoes. B. Leather apron. C. Slippers. D. Sunglasses.

17. A person can be poisoned through A. knowing. B. seeing. C. reading. D. smelling.

18. Another name for post rain season is A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter. D. Spring

19. What is weather? A. It is amount of rainfall received in a certain area.

B. It is precipitation in a form of hail. C. It is condition of atmosphere at a given time
and place. D. It is wind speed at a given day.

20. Climate is defined as A. the daily recordings of temperature, rainfall and humidity.
B. condition of atmosphere at any given time. C. the average weather condition
recorded weekly. D. the average weather condition of a place recorded over a very long
time.

21. Chipinge is located in natural farming region A 1 B 2. C 3. D4

22.Organic matter improves soil

A components B structure C colour. D water

23.What is the percentage of organic matter in soil?

A 45%. B 25%. C 5%. D 75%

24.What is temperature? A it is amount of moisture in the air. B it is how hot or cold

the atmosphere is. C it is the loss of water from the plants. D it is how wet or dry the
air is

25.The hot season starts in the month of A January B February. C August D

November.

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26 Soil is composed of organic matter, mineral matter, water and

A grass. B leaves C twigs. D air

27. Tapiwa on the picture below puts different soil types in a glass jar as shown below.
He adds water in the jar and stirred it. Which soil type settles at the bottom first.

A clay soil. B sand soil. C silt. D humus

28 Which of the following types of soil is most suitable for farming?

A loam soil. B clay soil C sand soil D silt

29. Which of the following is not an agent of weathering?

A wind B water C mineral water. D plant root

30 Water pollution maybe caused by

A drinking B sewage. C evaporation. D condensation

31 Which of the following is an example of organic fertilizer

A nitrogen B potassium. C manure D phosphorus

32 What is soil erosion?

A it is the adding of fertilizer to the soil B it is the washing away of top soil by wind
or water. C.it is the way of looking at the particles of soil

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D it is the arrangement of soil particles

33 When rubbed between fingers soil feels rough

A sand. B. Gravel. C. Clay D loam

34 Plant nutrients are dissolved in. A Air B compost C. Water D fertilizer

35 Water conservation is the practice of A using clean water. B taking frequent

showers. C using water wisely D using water consistently

36.Mud in the dam reduces. A The volume of water in the dam. B. Plant nutrients C.
Air spaces D runoff

37.Study the diagram on the next page. What is possible plant x?

A Millet B sorghum C pepper D Rapoko

.38 Which of the following is an indigenous tree?

A wattle. B Gumtree. C musasa. D pine

39 Fruit vegetables are rich in

A calcium. B carbohydrates. C. proteins. D vitamins

40 Which one is a cereal crop?

A sugar beans B sorghum. C potatoes D tomatoes

41The name given to a seedbed is A a nursery B .a field C a garden. D an orchard

42 Which one is a field crop? A covo. B onion. C tomatoes. D sorghum

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43 Which one is not a use of potassium? A helping plants to grow well B helping
plants to resist frost. C Helping plants to produce high yields D helping to cause
lodging.

44___suck sap from the plants A aphids. B earthworms. C early blight. D. eelworms

45 Maize is harvested when A the seed is at a hard dough stage. B we are in April. C
they are affected by pests and disease D they are being stolen.

46 When is National Tree Planting Day celebrated in Zimbabwe? A When the effective
rains fall. B First week of December. C first Saturday of December. D 25 of November

47 What is meant by planting in situ? A Transplanting seedlings to permanent beds.

B Planting direct into a permanent bed without nursery. C Planting seeds without
water. D Planting seeds where there is no soil

48 We grow fruit trees in A a field B a river. C an orchard D a woodlot

49. cutting down trees randomly is called A afforestation B deforestation C forestry

D exotic planting

50 What is the role played by the root in plant growth?

A producing plant food. B it is a sexual reproductive organ C. storing food

for plants. D. Allowing oxygen into leaves

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EXAMINATION 1
PAPER 2. (2 hours)

SECTION A.

There are six questions in this section. You are advised to spend not more than 75
minutes on this section.
1 . (a) Define the term agriculture. (1)

(b) How is agriculture important at national level. (2)

(c) Agriculture provide career opportunities. Who gives the farmer advice on his crop
and livestock? (1)

(d) What is a research in agriculture? (1)

2. (a) What is the difference between weather and climate? (2)

(b) How many farming regions do we have in Zimbabwe? (1)

(c) In which farming region is sugarcane grown under irrigation? (1)

(d) Why is it important for the farmer to study the weather patterns of his area? (1)

3. (a) Soil is made as a result of weathering. Weathered material from rock is mixed up
with organic matter naturally. What is weathering? (1)

(b) Organic matter is made up of .........and........ (2)

(c) Give two types of weathering. (2) [Total 5]

4. (a) List the three major plant nutrients.(3)

(b) Suggest two ways of improving soil fertility. (2)

5. (a) Give two ways in which one can conserve moisture in the bed. (2)

(b) Give three examples of water pollutants. (3) [Total 5]

6. Copy and complete the table.

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ANIMAL PRODUCT BY-PRODUCT

cattle ______________ ______________________

____________________ meat Feathers to make cushions

rabbits _________________ _________________

SECTION B.

Answer any two questions. You are advised to spend not more than 45 minutes on this
section.

7. The diagram above shows a farm tool.

(a) Name the tool. (1)

(b) Give two uses of the tool. (2)

(c) Which part need to be sharpened? (1)

(d) Give two examples of each of each of the following tools.

I. Diggging tool. (2)

II. cutting tool (2)

III. watering tool. (2) [Total 10]

8. The diagram shows parts of a plant.

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(a) Name the parts labelled A-D. (4)

(b) Give two functions of each of A, B, C and D. (6) [Total 10]

9. (a) Give three factors to consider when establishing an orchard. (3)

(b) Name any two

I. indigenous fruit trees. (2)

II. exotic fruit trees. (2)

(c) Give three processed products of fruits. (3) [TOTAL 10]

10. (a) Clearly explain how respiration is the reverse of photosynthesis. (2)

(b) What name is given to the branch of biology which deals with the natural
process or activities of a living organism? (1)

(c) What is the function of chlorophyll on plants? (1)

(d) Explain in detail the process of

i) photosynthesis

ii) respiration

iii)transpiration

iv)translocation. (4)

(e) Give two aids to pollination. (2)

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EXAMINATION 2

PAPER 1 (2 hours)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER.

1.Which of the following is provided by agriculture at school and at home

A ploughing. B harvesting. C. weeding. D food

2 Choose a method for protecting plants from damage by cattle and goats

A digging ridges. B fencing field C creating fireguard. D building a shade

3 What is the best time to grow root vegetables in Zimbabwe?

A December to March. B September to December. C. February to April D March to

September

4 A weed is ______ A type of pest. B plant which grows it is not wanted. C type of
chemical. D plant which provides nutrients to the soil

5 The housing system is mainly practiced in rural areas

A free range B deep litter C intensive D battery cage

6 A...................... is a housing system for chicks

A hutch B hay box brooder. C brooder. D battery cage

7 Which one is a transplanting tool?

8 When should groundnuts be harvested?

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A soon after germination. B when they develop flowers. C When mature D
When the pods are soft

9 Why is it important to know the colour codes for pesticides? A so that chemicals
can be sprayed. B To know how to dispose of agrochemicals. C To exercise
caution. D so that one can burn containers.

10 A veterinary doctor is a

A Skilled worker B semi-skilled worker. C unskilled worker. D dangerous worker

11 Pesticides are used for controlling A weeds. B garden C pests. D fungi

12 Tools have.................Main parts. A one. B two C three. D four

13 What is a pick used for?

A carrying water. B. cutting trees and branch. C pruning hedges D Deep digging

14 Research in Agriculture helps. A develop good agriculture practices. B farmers to

make huge losses C. Increasing pests, diseases and weeds. D in reducing profits of
farmers.

15. Which one is not an importance of animals? A They are source of food. B They
have cultural importance. C They are a symbol of wealth. D They cause soil erosion.

16. More often people view animals as A a sign of wealth. B a sign of poverty.
C a sign of confusion. D a sign of laziness.

17. The following are common rabbits diseases except A coccidiosis. B fowl
pox. C rye neck. D tapeworm.

18. The following are internal parasite except A mereki's disease. B round
worm. C liver fluke. D tapeworm.

19........is used for harrowing. A Planter B Cultivator C Mould board plough D Harrow

20. Two implements used for harrowing are A disc harrow and spike toothed
harrow. B planter and disc plough. C disc plough and disc harrow. D tractor
and spike toothed harrow.

21. Farm machinery is important on a farm because A they increase yields. B

they reduce yields C they increase weed output D they increase labor.

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22. A Farmer noticed that friction is taking place on the axle of his Scotch cart. What
should the farmer do? A Put grease on the axle. B Put water on the axle. C
Put paraffin on the axle. D Put juice on the axle.

23. Tractor drawn implements should be operated by persons above the age of A 12
years. B 16 years. C 10 years. D 14 years.

24. Why are passengers not allowed on farm machinery? A They cause the driver to
loose attention. B They push the driver. C They encourage the driver. D
They discourage the driver.

25. Below is a picture of a mold board plough. Name the part labelled C. A shear
B landslide. C frog. D handle.

26. The shops that sell the final product to the consumers are called A big shops.
B local shops. C retail shops. D national markets.

27. What are consumers? A People who buy products for sale. B Those who buy
products for use. C People who sell products. D people who process agricultural
products.

28. What name is given to crops grown and animals raised by farmers? A Agricultural
products. B Farming inputs. C Agricultural markets. D Agricultural varieties.

29. Which of the following is an example of agricultural produce? A Clothes.

B Dam. C Vegetables. D Gloves.

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30. Where do most farmers sell their farm produce? A Local markets. B Mbare.
C Overseas. D GMB.

31. What name is given to chemicals used to treat plants? A Agrochemicals.

B Colour codes. C toxicity. D Dangerous chemicals.

32. Patience drank an agrochemical by mistake. What should she do? A Drink mazoe.
B Visit the clinic as soon as possible. C Drink lacto. D Try to vomit.

33. How do farmers obtain money? By A stealing from others. B selling

their products. C Working in other people's fields. D selling fertilisers.

34. ...............are branches of agriculture. A Animal husbandry and crop production.

B Water and soil. C Food and clothes. D Vegetable and meat.

35. Which branch of agriculture deals with land use and government policy? A
Agricultural Engineering. B Soil Science. C Agricultural Economics. D Crop Production.

36. Which one is an example of modern machinery? A Tractor. B Wooden

hoe. C Stone axe. D Sledge.

37. The word which means our surroundings is A cultivated. B environment.

C mankind. D wild plant.

38. Pick the one which is not an agricultural tool. A Garden fork B Pick. C Teaspoon.
D Hand fork.

39. Which material is not used to make farm tools? A Plastic. B Wood. C Rubber.
D Glass.

40. A machete is a ...........tool. A watering. B pruning. C cutting. D digging.

41. When using chemicals, it is important to A exercise extreme caution. B

spray chemicals. C control diseases. D handle chemicals.

42. Which colour code means the most harmful chemical? A Green. B Orange. C Red.
D Purple.

43. The type of work which can be done by an unskilled worker on a farm is A treating
animals. B weeding. C telling forecasting on agricultural activities. D Recording wind
direction.

44. Which of the following is not an aspect of weather? A Soil colour. B Temperature.
C Cloud Cover. D Wind direction.

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45. The instrument above is used to measure… A temperature. B humidity. C wind
speed. D wind direction.
46. What are the dangers of using fire to clear the land? A Burns. B Cuts. C Poisoning.
D Bruises.

47. Which is the proper place for keeping tools? A Bedroom. B Storeroom. C Fowl run.
D kitchen.

48. Mixed farming is A growing crops from different families. B growing only
one crop. C growing crops and keeping of animals. D growing cucumber

49.What determines the natural farming region in Zimbabwe?

A rainfall. B wind. C humus. D amount of water vapor

50 Cattle farming is also known as

A herding B ranching c dairy. D beef

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EXAMINATION 2
PAPER 2 (2 hours)

SECTION A

There are six questions in this section. You are advised to spend not more than 75
minutes on this section.

1. (a) What term is used for the growing of crops and raising of animals? (1)

(b) State any three career opportunities found in agriculture. (3)

(c) Which branch of agriculture deals with the farm structures and construction of
roads? (1) [Total 5]

2. (a) Give three advantages of organic manure. (3)

(b) How can a farmer conserve water in a vegetable bed? (2) [ Total 5]

3. (a) What is market gardening? (1)

(b) Give two branches of horticulture. (2)

(c) What is the difference between diversified and specialized farming? (2) [Total 5]

4. (a) What is water pollution? (1)

(b) Water can be polluted by......... and............. (2)

(c) State two man made sources of water. (2) [Total 5]

5.(a) Which tool can you use to remove stumps in a field? (1)

(b) How are tools grouped? (1)

(c Where do we safe keep tools? (1)

(d) Give any two ways of caring for tools. (2) [Total 5]

6. (a) What is a brooder? (1)

(b) State one by product we get from chicken. (1)

(c) Complete the diagram below with poultry diseases symptoms and control

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DISEASE SYMPTOMS CONTROL
i. ________________________ Droppings with blood ____________________
ii. Fowl pox Pimples on the head Practice hygiene
iii. New castle __________________ Isolate infected birds

[Total 5]

SECTION B

Answer any two questions. You are advised to spend not more than 45
minutes on this section.

7. (a)Give two examples of each of the following tools:

1) digging tools

11)cutting tools

111) carrying tools. (6)

(b) State three materials which can be used to make farm tools. (3)

(c) Glass is not suitable for making farm tools. Why? (1) [ Total 10]

8. (a) Draw and label the water cycle. (7)

(b)How can you conserve water on a farm? (3) [Total 10]

9. Choose one fruit vegetable and describe how it is grown. Use the following headings.

(a) Name of a crop. (1)

(b) Land preparation and suitable soil. (2)

(c) Planting. (2)

(d) Correct spacing within and between rows. (2)

(e) Harvesting. (2)

(f) One diseases that attacks the crop. (1) [ Total 10]

10. Your class has been tasked to establish a woodlot.

(a)Describe the factors which you would consider when choosing a site. (5)

(b) Describe the care and maintenance of a woodlot. (5) [Total 10]

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EXAMINATION 3
PAPER 1

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER.

1.One of the following is not a benefit of agriculture at national level

A food security. B employment. C foreign currency. D paying lobola

2. Three of the following are duties of an agronomist except A. research on crop

diseases B. introduce new technology to boost production C. research on new crop
varieties D. inform farmers on soil and climatic requirement for a crop

3. Who does the planning and budgeting on a farm

A. salesman B. mechanical engineer C. veterinary doctor D. farm manager

4. Name the tool used to plough large pieces of land

A garden fork B spade. C ox plough D rake

5. Which of the following is suitable for digging moist soil?

A mattock. B spade. C pick. D shovel

6. Is a traditional farming method A. treating seed with chemicals

B. treating seed with smoke C. spraying chemicals D. ploughing with a tractor

7. Which instrument is suitable for harvesting groundnuts?

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8 Which crop is a raw material for clothing industry? A sunflower B tobacco C cotton.
D coffee

9 Tools are coated with oil so that they do not A rust B break C. wear fast D. harm
workers

10 Who teaches our parents agriculture at home? A agriculture teacher. B lecturer.

C Agritex officer D veterinary doctor

11 Farmers harvest their crops in. A summer B winter. C autumn D spring

12. The main activity under crop production is A growing crops. B irrigation.
C keeping broilers. D training farmers.

13. Farmers in Zimbabwe sometimes get low maize yields because of A low
temperate. B low rainfall. C high temperature. D high wind.

14 Summer has got. A 4 months. B 5 months. C 6 months. D 8 months.

15. Which part of the soil components is smallest? A mineral matter. B organic
matter. C air. D water.

16. Conditions necessary for seed germination are A sunlight and water. B
water and organic matter. C air, water and warmth. D air and organic matter.

17. How much rainfall is received in region 1? A Plenty. B Scarce. C Average. D None.

18. The percentage of air in the soil is A 10% B 13%. C 25% D 5%

19. Which one of the following is not a career in agriculture? A agronomist B

Arex officer. C Driver. D Policeman.

20. Urea is an example of A compound fertilisers. B straight fertilisers. C

phosphatic fertilisers. D potassic fertilisers.

21. The type of erosion which reduces soil depth uniformly is called A raindrops.
B sheet. C gully. D rill.

22. A perennial river is a river which A gets dry during dry season. B flows throughout
the year. C supplies water to a small home. D only supplies water to a school.

23. Which of the following is NOT an agent of biological weathering? A Plant root.
B running water. C Animal hooves. D Man and his tools.

24. Tea and coffee is mainly grown in region A 2. B 1. C 4. D 5.

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25. In which family do peas, beans and groundnuts belong? A Leaf crop. B Fibre
crop. C legume crop. D root crop.

26. Which of the following is fibre crop? A Sugarcane. B sisal. C Beans. D Grass.

27. Name a nutrient that help to make plants green. A Nitrogen. B Potassium.
C Copper. D Phosphorus.

28. Which one of the following is a list of cash crops? A beans, maize, tobacco.
B tobacco, cotton, tea. C maize, cotton, tea. D beans, tobacco, cotton.

29. What is grown in an orchard? A Cash crops. B Vegetable crops. C Fruit trees. D tree
crops.

30. Which one of the following is not a Brassica? A Cabbage. B Spinach. C Kale.
D Tsunga.

31. ............. is a climate requirement for Brassica. A Wet soil B Cool to warm
temperature C Well drained soil D Hot weather

32. Which one is not a vegetable crop? A Rape. B Maize. C Tomato. D Carrot.

33. Choose a leaf vegetable from the list. A Covo. B Tomato. C Beans. D eggplant.

34. Which of the following list of crops is staple diet in Zimbabwe? A groundnuts, maize,
sorghum. B maize, wheat, sorghum C wheat, tobacco, cotton. D beans, groundnuts,
sorghum.

35. Which crop is rich in proteins? A Maize. B Soya beans. C Sorghum. D Wheat.

36. Select a nutrient which encourages development of roots in plants. A Potassium.

B Nitrogen. C Phosphorus. D Hydrogen.

37. Which of the following is NOT true about trees? A Give us oxygen. B Give us
meat. C Give us medicine. D Control erosion.

38. Putting grass on the basin around the tree is called A watering. B
manuring. C mulching. D shading.

39. Mulching is done to A conserve moisture. B provide warmth. C provide a good bed.
D provide manure

40. What type of irrigation is shown?

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A Drip. B Flood. C Overhead. D Pitcher.

41. Which one of the following is not suitable for making a compost? A Maize stalk
B wheat straws. C used plastics. D manure.

42. Select a reason for making a compost. A To reduce soil moisture. B Increase
manure. C Prevent frost. D Avoid use of fertilisers.

43. Trees from other countries are called A indigenous. B gums. C wattle. D exotic.

44. The kind of a tree chosen for a woodlot should be A resistant to borers.
B Resistant to termites. C fairly quick growing. D hard to burn.

45. An example of pest that is troublesome in nurseries is A termite B rat. C bacteria.

D bird.

46. Soil moisture returns to the atmosphere through the process called A
evaporation. B infiltration. C respiration. D transpiration.

47. Name a crop which is out of place. A Groundnuts. B Sorghum. C Lucerne. D Beans.

48. How many times would tomatoes be watered per week? A Once. B Twice.
C Three times D Four times.

49. Supporting tomato plants is called A spacing. B mulching. C stalking. D weeding.

50. Select the part which supports a tree. A Stem. B Leaves. C Roots. D Flowers.

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EXAMINATION 3
PAPER 2 (2 hours)

SECTION A

There are six questions in this section. You are advised to spend not more than 75
minutes on this section

1. (a) What do we mean when we say, agriculture is the backbone of the nation? (1)

(b) Name any three branches of agriculture. (3)

(c) Which branch deals with cattle ranching? (1) (Total 5)

2 (a) Explain the following terms.

(i) skilled worker.

(ii) semi skilled worker.

(iii) unskilled worker. (3)

(b) Give one reason why research is important to agriculture. (1)

(c) Why do farmers employ people? (1)

3. (a) Name two major climatic conditions which makes it possible to classify areas
into natural farming regions. (2)

(b) study the diagrams on the next page and answer the questions which follow

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(i) Name instrument above. (1)

(ii) What does the instrument measure?

(c) Barometer is used to measure…………… (1) (Total 5)

4. (a) State any three reasons for ploughing the land. (3)

(b) Write two farming activities which can be done by a planter. (2) (Total 5)

5.(a) Why is a farm workshop useful? (2)

(b) When is a harrow used? (1)

(c) Name two maintenance tools. (2)

6. (a) What are the benefits of crop rotation to a farmer and the soil? (2)

(b) What do you understand by the phrase 'fertilizer banding'? (1)

(c) In crop rotation, what do you understand by the term 'ley'?

SECTION B

Answer any two questions. You are advised to spend not more than 45 minutes on this
section

7. Choose one leaf vegetable and describe how it is grown. Use the following headings.

(a) name of the crop.(1)

(b) land preparation. (2)

(c) planting. ((2)

(d) spacing. (2)

(e) harvesting. (2)

(f) give common disease that attack the crop. (1)

8. You want to plant a Brassica.

(a) Explain seedbed preparation. (5)

(b) How would you plant a Brassica seed? (5)

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9. Explain how a legume vegetable crop is grown under the following headings.

(a) variety (1)

(b) land preparation.

(c) planting.

10. Described the management of a root vegetable crop using the following:

(a) Weeding and disease control. (5)

(b) Fertilizer application. (3)

(c) Earthing up. (2)

EXAMINATION 4

PAPER 1 (2 hours)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER.

1. A farmer who grows crops just to feed his family is practising ______________
A monoculture. B subsistence farming. C mixed farming. D extensive farming.

2. The common value of animals is that they all A provide milk. B provide
eggs C provide meat. D have skins and hides

3 A cash crop is. A a crop sold for cash only B a crop bought for cash only. Ca
crop grown for sale only. D a crop grown for those with cash only

4............is an agriculture produce. A manure B fertilizer C milk. D chemicals

5 The part that is eaten from a legume vegetable is the A fruit. B pod. C root.
D bulb

6 Seasons change due to. A rainfall and temperature. B soil type C amount and
size of mountains D rivers and dams of an area

7 Choose the function of soil water. A washing the plants. B watering the plants.
C dissolving nutrients in the soil D absorb nutrients from the soil

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 8 The type of erosion which carries soil particles away and causes small channels to
form is. A rill. B sheet. C gully. D none of the above

9 Which one of the following is out of place? A mulching. B cover crops. C

weeding. D cultivation

10 Select a method of moisture conservation A field crops. B. Harvesting. C flood

irrigation. D cover crops

11 What comes out when water is boiled? A hot water. B warm air C. Water vapor.
D heat

12 An underground source of water is. A tap. B river C lake. D spring

13 Choose a function of leaves from the list below. Leaves……. A. anchor the plant.
B absorb nutrients. C manufacture food for the plant. D transport food up the
plant

14 Choose a function of roots from the list below. A storing food for the plant. B
manufacturing food for the plant. C transpiration D photosynthesis

15. A major cause of water pollution in town is. A drinking. B transpiration. C

sewage. D photosynthesis.

16 The following animals promote tourism except A buffalo. B sheep. C lion. D kudu

17 The following are importance of wild animals except A ivory. B tourism. C. hunting
D milk production

18 Fodder crops are grown for. A feeding human beings. B improving soil fertility.
C feeding livestock D controlling erosion

19 How far apart should tomato plants be spaced. A 30cm. B 35cm. C 40cm D 45cm

20The right time to transplant tomato seedlings is when the weather is A cold.
B cloudy. C. Hot. D windy

21 Select the part that carries water up the plant A flowers. B stem. C branch. D leaves

22 Which one is not a use of trees? A cooking. B furniture making C paper

manufacturer D stone carving

23 When growing field beans, which fertilizer do you apply at planting? A ammonium
nitrate. B urea. C compound D D compound S

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24 What is the spacing between rows of field beans when planting. A 30cm. B 45 cm.
C. 90 cm. D 1-5cm

25 A..........is used for breaking the soil into smaller particles using a span of oxen. A.
mould board plough. B garden. C. Cultivator. D harrow

26 Growing trees is called A afforestation. B deforestation. C. Leaching. D erosion

27 Which of the following is not an effect of weeds? A reduce yield. B reduce

quality. C improves the yield D reduce growth

28 Fire spreads fast when it is A raining. B windy. C misty. D cold

29 Removal of seedlings from pockets to individual containers is called A transferring.

B pricking out. C transplanting. D planting

30 What class of crops does maize belong to? A cereal. B legume. C root. D fruit

31 One of the nutrients which should be applied at planting is. A carbon. B

phosphorus. C nitrogen. D calcium

32 One tonne is.............kg A100 B 1000 C 10 000 D 100 000

33. The following are local markets except. A bank. B school. Shopping
Centre D bus stop

34 The following are uses of the garden hoe except A digging. B weeding. C.
Levelling. D harvesting

35 Zimbabwe has........seasons. A four B three. C. two D five

36 A pest which eats maize leaves is A red spider mite. B cutworms. C maize
stalk borer. D armyworm

37 A fruit grown from suckers is A guava. B mango. C banana D orange

38 The kind of tree which can produce straight poles in a woodlot is the. A Gumtree.
B. Musasa tree. C baobab tree. D none of the above

39 In Zimbabwe, a lot of cattle is a sign of A status. Business. C wealth. D poverty.

40 Keeping few animals on a large piece of land, allowing them to look for their own
food is A semi-intensive system B an extensive system. C an intensive system
D a mixed system

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41 If someone is growing crops and keeping animals for selling, this is A agro business.
B mixed business. C single business. D double business

42 People hired to weed maize, pick tobacco, dehusk maize, and pick groundnuts are
referred to as. A weeders. B unskilled workers. C skilled workers. D semi -
skilled workers

43 Why are exotic tree woodlot is preferred to those indigenous trees? A they
originated from other countries. B they are fast growers. C they withstand long
dry periods D people do not just need indigenous trees

44 Which of the following is a source of carbohydrates? A soya beans. B

sunflower. C groundnuts. D maize

45 Agriculture is important to the family except for. A attracting tourists B

creating self -employment C providing food. D generating income

46 Which season best suits maize planting? A summer. B winter. C spring.

D Automn

47 At what age are broiler chicks transferred to the deep litter house? A 4 weeks.
B 6 weeks. C 8 weeks D10 weeks

48 What is manure from rabbit dropping called A organic matter. B artificial

manure. C commercial manure. D livestock litter

49 Rabbit are kept in a………. A brooder. B kraal. C fowl run. D cage

50 The courseness or fineness of the soil is called A pH. B structure. C

profile. D texture.

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EXAMINATION 4

PAPER 2 (2 hours)

SECTION A

There are six questions in this section. You are advised to spend not more than 75
minutes on this section

1. (a) Define the following terms:

(i) mixed farming

(ii) monoculture

(iii) diversified farming. (3)

(b) List two advantages of mixed farming. (2)

(Total 5)

2. (a) What name is given to the farming of vegetables and flowers? (1)

(b) Briefly explain why dairy farming is located close to the urban areas. (2)

(c) Give two career opportunities found in agriculture. (2)

( Total 5)

3. (a) What is a budget? (1)

(b) Why is a budget important on a farm enterprise? (2)

(c) Calculate the income obtained from a vegetable Enterprise when it made a profit
of $118 after spending $400. (2)

( Total 5)

4. (a) A farmer produced rabbits at a cost of $230. About $420 was obtained from the
sale of rabbits. How much profit did the farmer obtain from keeping rabbits? (2)

(b)List the items for preparing a budget for a vegetable enterprise. (3)

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(Total 5)

5. Explain five ways of maintaining farm implements and machinery. (5)

( Total 5)

6. (a) From which crop do we get the following products:

(i) ethanol

(ii) cooking oil. (2)

(b) Write down any one branch of agriculture. (1)

(c) Write down two activities done in (b) above. (2)

(Total 5)

SECTION B

Answer any two questions. You are advised to spend not more than 45
minutes on this section.

7. (a) Describe the work of the following people:

(i) agriculture engineers

(ii) agronomists. (2)

(b) List two roles of:

(i) soil water. (2)

(ii) soil living organisms. (2)

(c) Why is humus important to the soil? (3)

(d) Which soil sticks when wet? (1)

[Total 10]

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8. (a) The three enemies for crops are................and....... (3)

(b)Name two common pests for beans. (2)

(c) Name two ways you would use to control wild animals in your field. (2)

(d) Name any three cash crops in Zimbabwe. (3)

[Total 10]

9. Below is an income and expenditure table.

DATE EXPENDITURE VALUE DATE INCOME VALUE

17/04/16 100 day old chicks
$85
17/04/16 2 by 50kg starter i)
at $33 each $.............
12/05/16 15 bags v)$.........
manure at ...........
$1 a bag
21/05/16 5 by 50kg finisher ii)
pellets $................
28/05/16 200g E.S.B at $8 iii) 04/06/16 90 birds at
per log $................ $7 each $630

TOTAL iv $................ TOTAL

(a) Complete the table. (6)

(b) Calculate the profit or loss. (2)

(c) name any other two farm records you have learnt. (2)

[ Total 10]

10. (a) State three disadvantages of extensive system of rearing chickens. (3)

(b) State three advantages of intensive system of rearing chickens. (3)

(c) Name two diseases for each type of animal:

(i) chickens. (2)

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 (ii) Rabbits. (2)

[Total 10]

. EXAMINATION 5

PAPPER 1 (2 hours)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER.

1Agriculture is the_________________________.

A growing of crops. B keeping of animals. C repairing farm machinery

D growing of crops and keeping of animals.

2 In shifting cultivation farmers use _____________ as fertilizer

A manure. B compound D C ash. D ammonium nitrate

3 What is found as a bedding on the floor of a deep litter house?

A litter. B wire mesh. C feed troughs. D stock feeds

4 Select a commercial rabbit feed from the following

A wondering. B Lucerne. C vegetable leaves. D rabbit pellets

5 Which one is the main use of cattle in rural areas?

A provide draught power. B show displays.

C lobola. D none of the above

6 When feeding animals we should give them

A water only. B food only C both water and food. D soil water

7 The following are animal products except

A meat. B milk. C eggs. D fruits

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8. __________ is not an animal by product

A milk. B butter. C eggs. D meat

9A young one of a chicken is called.

A grower. B hen. C cock. D chick

10 The structure used to provide heat to young ones of. Chickens is called

A fowl run. B brooder. C nest box. D cage

11 Choose a poisonous food that should not be fed to rabbits from the list below

A tomato leaves. B Lucerne. C pellets. D hay

12 When feeding animals with dry feed you should give.

A more water. B less water. C no water. D none of the above

13 Which statement is not correct

about farm equipment and machinery?

A They make work easier

B They increase farm produce

C Work is done on time

D They are always available to the farmer

14 Which process does not use farm equipment and machinery?

A harrowing B ploughing. C germination. D spraying

15 Which produce is sold/marketed by colcom

A beef. B bacon. C cotton. D fruits

16 CSC stands for_________________. A cotton selling company. B Central

selling company C Common selling company D Cold storage company

17 When is profit made in business?

A when income is more than expenditure

B When expenditure is more than income

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C When expenditure is the same income

D none of the above

18 What does Zimbabwe benefit from exporting farm products like eggs, beef and
tobacco?

A employment. B qualified manpower C foreign currency. D income

19. Which branch of agriculture would use the equipment shown on the picture?

A Agricultural engineering. B Agricultural Economics. C Soil Science. D Crop

production.

20 How do animals cause soil erosion?

A by drinking too much water. B. By making too much noise. C by loosening the
soil with their feet as they walk. D by dropping their waste everywhere.

21 Which of the following minerals is needed for bone formation?

A calcium. B phosphorus. C copper D magnesium

22 Which of the following is not a nutrient?

A carbon. C proteins. C minerals. D chlorophyll

23 What should you do to make sure that your hoe weeds well?

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A wash after use. B water soil C replace handle. D sharpen

24 Which of the following crops brings in most foreign currency to Zimbabwe?

A vegetables. B fruits. C maize D tobacco

25 A farming system which provides more employment opportunities is.

A shifting cultivation. B large scale commercial farming C home gardening. D

subsistence farming

26 Which of the following is not a type of farming?

A monoculture. B intercropping. C shifting cultivation D mixed farming

27 Which one of the following statements is true?

A ploughing is done after planting seed

B weeding is not an agricultural activity

C Planting seed is done after ploughing

D A slasher is used for digging and weeding

28 Wheat, barley and oats are ______________ crops

A winter. B summer. C autumn. D spring

29 Seasons are determined by.

A climate and soil. B humidity and wind. C rainfall and temperature D

humidity and rainfall

30 Rains for the summer seasons usually starts in

A early January. B mid May. C June. D November

31 Which one of the following crops is affected by very low temperature?

A peas. B onions. C tomatoes D cabbages

32 A machine used to harvest crops on a large scale is a A disc plough. B

combine harvester. C tractor. D lawn mower

33What type of farming is mainly practised in Region 5?

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A intensive. B semi intensive. C extensive. D specialised

34 Which city is in region 2

A Bulawayo B Gweru C Harare. D Mutare

35 Which one is a use of soil mineral?

A supply plant with nutrients B supply oxygen. C supply organic matter. D

supply water

36 Inorganic matter has.

A 25%. B 5% C 45%. D 90%

37 Which soil type has the largest particles?

A loam. B clay. C sand. D sand loam

38 The danger of working on top of the compost heap is. A fear of snakes. B fear
of falling down. C that it will drive out air needed for decaying D that you maybe
affected by diseases

39. A ________ is a man-made source of water

A borehole. B spring. C rain. D river

40 __________ is not a method of harvesting water

A dam construction. B building a weir. C drilling a borehole. D treating water

with chemicals

41. A person who supervises the day to day running of a farm is a.

A Research technicians technician

B teacher. C farm manager. D veterinary officer

42 Which of the following is not organic matter?

A tree leaves. B dead animals. C grasses. D stones

42 One of the following factors contributes to the loss of soil nutrients

A erosion. B weathering. C manuring D weeding

43 Name the part of the plant which absorbs nutrients from the soil

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A leaves. B roots. C bark. D stern

44 An example of an element which is used to produce fertiliser with one neutrient is

A calcium. B copper. C phosphorus. D carbon

45 Which one of the following equipment should be cleaned to prevent blockage?

A shears. B sprayer. C sickle D hosepipe

246The height of a compost heap should be

A 1,2m B 2,0m. C 2,5m. D 3,0m

47 Dust in the air is a sign of

A air erosion. B wind erosion. C water erosion. D danger erosion

48 Which of the following is not an example of weathering?

A oxygen B running water C freezing water. D temperature

49 A tool used for lifting seedlings during transplanting is a. A dibber. B garden

trowel. C how. D watering can

50 Cultivated plants are grown in the following places except. A orchard. B garden.
C field. D. Forest

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EXAMINATION 5

PAPER 2 (2 hours)

SECTION A

There are six questions in this section. You are advised to spend not more than 75
minutes on this section.

1. List five equipment you will store in the tool shed. (5)

2. (a) What happens when tools are left in the rain? (1)

(b) State a technique of identifying tools. (1)

(c) How do you avoid the mixing of tools in the storeroom? (1)

(d) State two safety precautions you would observe when using hoes. (2)

[Total 5]

3. Copy and complete.

NATURAL FARMING RAINFALL ACTIVITIES

REGION
Region 1 a)_______________ b)_______________
Region 2 c)______________ d)_______________
e) Region ______ Less than 500mm Irrigation of sugarcane and citrus fruit trees

4. (a) Give two advantages of wind in agriculture. (2)

(b) Give the units for measuring

(i) temperature.

(ii) rainfall.

(iii) air pressure. (3)

[Total 5]

5. (a) State any three agents of Environmental Management Agents. (2)

(b) Name three agents of physical weathering. (3)

6. (a) Name three types of erosion. (3)

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 (b) Name two agents of soil erosion. (2)

SECTION B

Answer any two questions. You are advised to spend not more than 45 minutes on this
section.

7. (a) Soil component a=25%, b=25%, c=45% and d=5%. Which components are
labelled a to d? (4)

(b) Draw a plant and label all the main parts. (4)

(c) State any one function for any two parts labelled above. (2)

[Total 10]

8. (a) What are the disadvantages of silt in the soil? (2)

(b) What is algae?

(c) How is water polluted by certain industries? (3)

(d) State two disadvantages of flood irrigation. (2)

(e) How can you conserve water in seedbed? (1)

[Total 10]

9. (a) State three reasons why a budget is important. (3)

(b) State two aspects of caring for tools. (2)

(c) Name any five tools used on a farm. (5)

[ Total 10]

10. (a) Which animals form the big five under Wild Life Management? (5)

(b) How are plants and animals protected from fire? (2)

(c) How best can you protect plants from drought. (2)

(d) The best method of propagating sugarcane is by use of....... (1)

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EXAMINATION 6

PAPER 1 (2 hours)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER.

1. In Agriculture, workers such as security guards and cattle herders and those who
weed manually are referred to as......... Workers. skilled B semi
skilled C unskilled D professional

2. What type of soil erosion is demonstrated on the picture?

A Physical erosion. B Biological erosion. C Chemical erosion. D Sheet erosion.

3 What will happen if a maize crop is harvested with high moisture content?

A it will dry quickly. B it will rot. C it will become moisturised. D yields will be high

4 Sugarcane grown in Chisumbanje is also used to produce

A petrol. B ethanol. C diesel. D paraffin

5 Which one is an example of an annual crop? A peas. B carrots. C onions. D wheat

6 Which one of the following plants does not belong to the cereal family? A maize.
B peas. C sorghum. D millet

7 Animals are an important source of food. They are rich in A carbohydrates. B

vitamins. C proteins. D minerals

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8 Overgrazing may cause. A paddocks. B soil erosion. C soil
conservation. D mulching

9 What is the advantage of mulching? A it reduces the rate of moisture evaporation

B it allows breeding of pests

C it creates competition for sunlight

D There is a lot of grass in the environment

10 Which type of green feeds is poisonous to rabbits? A cabbage. B grass. C

lettuce. D potatoes

11 What is gestation period for rabbits? A 19 days. B. 28 days. C 41days D 42days

12 The housing system for rabbits is called A hutch. B brooder. C battery cage. D free

13 The branch of agriculture responsible for breeding and management of animals is

A crop production. B animal husbandry. C agriculture economics. D agriculture
engineering

14. The learners on the picture discovered that their newly planted seedlings were
wilting. Which plant requirement was lacking?

A Water. B Air. C Nitrogen. D Sunlight.

15 What name is given to chemicals used to treat plants A agrochemical B colour

codes. C toxicity. D dangerous chemicals

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16 A hoe is used for A watering. B cutting grass. C pruning hedges. D
digging and weeding

17What should be done to stop a hoe from slipping off your hands? A put oil on the
handle. B sharpen the hoe C the cutting edge should face down. D hold it firmly

18 The triangle on a pesticide is a ________ sign

A warning. B decorative. C recycle. D disposable

19. If maize, sunflowers and beans are grown in the same field, at the same time, this
type of farming is called __A rotation. B inter cropping. C monoculture. D winter plough

20 Which of the following is a career opportunity in agriculture? A medical doctor.

B veterinary surgeon C guard D nursing

21 Skin contact with chemicals can cause A chicken pox. B skin rush. C cuts. D
measles

22 Which of the following is a safety precaution when storing chemicals? A never store
pesticides with food stuffs

B Read the label and understand all instructions

C Wear protective clothing before using chemicals

D avoid equipment accidents when storing chemicals

23 Rivers are usually flooded in A summer. B autumn. C winter. D spring

24 Which of the following agricultural activities is practised in natural region 1? A

growing of wheat, soya beans and tobacco B fruit and plantation forestry C
livestock and irrigated crops D extensive cattle and game ranching

25 Which one is not an element of weather A wind speed. B thermometer. C

rainfall. D temperature

26 Generally high attitude places are A very hot B cooler. C very dry. D very warm

27 How does a farmer protect his or her farm against veld fires? A By doing irrigation.
B by doing horticulture. C by preparing a fire guard D by planting many trees

28The process by which soil is formed is______. A erosion B composition. C

weathering D organism

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29 What is transpiration? A It is the falling of plants when it is hot

B it is the loss of water from plants through the leaves

C It is the wilting of plants when it is cold

D It is the loss of water from the soil

30Which of the following is a major factor affecting agriculture in Zimbabwe?

A rainfall. B soil. C temperature D vegetation

31 The work of keeping something in good condition is called

A inventory. B maintenance. C precaution. D recording

32What should we do when using chemicals?

A exercise extreme caution. B control disease. C control sprays. D handle chemicals

33 Chemical weathering is caused by

A temperature. B plant roots. C small animals. D chemical reactions

34 Biological weathering is caused by

A moving air. B living things. C chemical reactions. D moving water

35 Which is the best type of soil for crop production?

A loam. B clay. C sand. D silt

36 A. is a plant whose roots fix nitrogen in the soil.

A Grain. B vegetable. C legume. D fruit

37 The way soil particles are held together is soil.

A texture. B profile C formation. D structure

38 Which soil component improves water content of the soil?

A mineral water. B air. C organic matter. D living organisms

39 Clay soil has. particles. A smooth. B smooth and gritty C smooth

and rough. D rough or gritty

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40 A fully developed soil profile consists of the following layers subsoil, parent rock,
and. A top soil and subsoil. B parent rock and gravel. C top soil and
ground. D parent rock and sub soil

41 Which of the following is a method of recycling water? A allowing water to drain.

from the sink. B watering the garden using water that was used to clean the
fruits. C cleaning a vehicle using fresh water. D taking a bath using a bucket

42 _____ is an agent of weathering. A heat. B a stone. C a leaf. D fire

43 Rock particles mix with decaying plant and animal matter to make.

A soil. B compost. C litter. D humans

44 ______ aids the germination of seeds

A water. B topsoil. C organic matter. D mineral matter

45 Air consists of nitrogen, carbon dioxide and.

A water. B mineral matter. C oxygen. D air

46 The largest water storage reservoir in the water cycle are.

A clouds. B dams C lakes. D oceans

47 The dam built in Zimbabwe mainly to supply water for irrigating sugar cane is

A Chivero. B Kariba. C Mutirikwi. D Manyame

48 Which is not an importance of living organisms in the soil?

A They release nutrients from decomposition of organic matter

B They degrade harmful chemicals

C They leach nutrients by drainage

D They aerate soil through burrowing

49 Which one of the following is a disadvantage of inorganic fertilizers?

A They are cheap. B they make plants grow well

C they are expensive. D they are easy to carry

50 An example of perennial crop is A maize. B wheat. C sugarcane. D beans.

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EXAMINATION 6

PAPER 2 (2 hours)

SECTION A

There are six questions in this section. You are advised to spend not more than 75
minutes on this section.

1. (a) State two importance of farming to the country. (2)

(b) List two important careers in agriculture. (2)

(c) Explain why one of the careers you listed above is important. (1)

[Total 5]

2. (a) List two things other than food that are provided by agriculture. (2)

(b) Give two companies in Zimbabwe that process agricultural produce. (2)

(c) What do farmers get from selling their products to other countries? (1)

[Total 5]

3. (a) List three man made sources of water you have learnt. (3)

(b) Write down any two uses of water in agriculture. (2)

[Total 5]

4. (a) Give three uses of plants in agriculture. (3)

(b) Name two tools used for digging. (2)

[Total 5]

5. (a) The condition of atmosphere at any given time is called....... (1)

(b) List two elements of weather and the tools used to measure them. (4)

[ Total 5]
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6. (a) Suggest human activities that may cause climate change. (3)

(b) List two effects of climate change to agriculture. (2)

[Total 5]

SECTION B

Answer any two questions. You are advised to spend not more than 45 minutes on this
section.

7. describe the processing and marketing of products and by-products from either
rabbit or poultry. [10]

8. You have visited a commercial farm on educational tour. (a) Name five implements
used by farmers. (5)

(b) State three ways farmers use to control diseases and pests in the field. (3)

(c) Explain how farmers can protect crops from the following:

(i) drought

(ii)animals. (2)

[Total 10]

9. (a) Discuss the making of a compost heap using the following headings:

(i) materials used in making a compost heap. (3)

(ii) tools needed (2)

(iii) measurement of a compost heap. (2)

(b) List two types of organic matter. (2)

(c) Why is air needed in a compost heap? (1)

[ Total 10]

10. (a) Describe how you would prepare the land to grow flowers in situ. (4)

(b) List two varieties of flowers grown from (i) seeds.

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 (ii) tubers. (4)

(C) List two pests that affects flowers. (2)

[total 10]

EXAMINATION 7

PAPER 1 (2 hours)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER.

1. In which career are people employed indirectly by agriculture?

A farm manager. B mechanics. C veterinary doctor. D lecturer

2. Food that feeds people in town comes from______________-

A miners. B farmers. C drivers. D pilot

3 Why is soil conservation important?

A it manages water for irrigation. B it removes soil cover. C it is ploughing across

the slope. D it prevents soil erosion

4 A sign of moisture stress in plant is.

A green leaves. B stunted growth. C dry soil. D wilting

5 When water cools and forms droplets, that stage is called.

A transpiration. B respiration C evaporation. D condensation

6 Earthworms, beetles and bacteria help to improve the soil. A colour. B size. C
texture. D structure

7 is a legume crop. A maize. B groundnuts. C sorghum. D mango

8Which one is a function of leaves

A storing water B producing plant food. C Give nitrogen to roots. D Allowing

fertilisers to the soil

9 Temperature changes cause rocks to

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A expand and contract. B become harder. C become smaller. D have layers

10 Aquifers are. A underground streams. B seas and oceans. C country dams.

D natural water tables

11 The most common organic fertilizer used in Zimbabwe is from.

A excretion of cattle. B component z C dead plants. D limestone

12 Land should be terraced to. A remove large gullies. B maintain grass cover. C
cut steep slopes. D remove ground cover

13 The main purpose of soil cultivation is

A to loosen the soil. B to destroy weeds. C to show their riches. D to improve the
life of organisms

14 The picture shows an orange tree it is a______________tree

A citrus. B indigenous. C common. D rare.

15 Root vegetables do well in which type of soil?

A rocky soils. B sand loam soil. C shallow soil D clay soil

16. Water that flows on the land is called?

A rain drops. B water logged. C runoff D rain gauge

17. Which part of the plant produce seeds?

A roots. B water logged. C flowers. D stem

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18 Trees release water vapour into the atmosphere through.

A condensation. B evaporation C infiltration. D transpiration

19. Which of these is a soil pollutant?

A dust B muddy water. C acid rain. D irrigation water

20 Which plants are propagated by cuttings?

A mango and pawpaw. B avocado and guava. C mulberry and sugarcane

D guava and sugarcane

21 The practice of taking care of land to protect it from damage is called soil.

A erosion. B pollution. C profile. D conservation

22 Which fertilizer is used to help tomato plants grow well?

A compound. B ammonium nitrate C potassium. D phosphate

23 Which of the following is not a cause of deforestation?

A too many people living in an area B planting sisal C clearing land for Crops

D fencing garden with branches

24 Raindrops erosion is also called. A gully. B splash. C sheet. D rill

25What name is given to plants that gives us a lot of starch? A fibres. B cereals. C
oils. D coconut

26 What do we call the period from seed germination through growth to maturity of
plants? A life cycle. B long life. C good life D bad life

27 What name is given to the department of agriculture that supports paper making
industries? A Agronomy. B Horticulture. C wildlife management. D forestry

28 Farming which involves maximum use of land to produce crops and animals

A intensive farming. B diversified farming C mixed farming. D shifting farming

29The filling up of dams and river beds with topsoil is called __________

A siltation. B evaporation. C erosion. D weathering

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30 A supply of oxygen is necessary in the soil for respiration of roots and some soil
__________ A organisms B agents. C crumbs. D particles

31 A soil a balanced mixture of particle sizes , a good humus content and stable crumb
structure is called. A gravel. B sand. C clay. D loam

32 Which tree grows from shoots A mukwa. B gum. C teak. D bloodwood

33. The estimate of income and expenditure is called ________ A profit. B budget.
C loss. D account

34 What is the correct spacing between rows for groundnuts is.

A 10cm. to 45cm. B 5cm to 10 cm C 0cm to 15cm. D5cm to 10cm

35. Spacing from one plant to another for groundnuts is. A 10cm to 45cm

B 5cm to 10 cm. C o cm to 15cm. D 7,5cm to 15cm

36When the soil remains unprotected for a long time, rill erosion will develop into

A sheet erosion. B splash erosion C gully erosion. D raindrops erosion

37. Maize should be top dressed using.

A urea or ammonium nitrate. B compound D. C compound X. D compost manure

38. When you check for pests in a field, this is called

A checking. B scouting. C managing. D pesting

39. Transfer of pollen grains from male to female parts of a flower is called

A chlorophyll. B transpiration. C pollination. D propagation

40. Where does pollination take place? A root. B stem. C flower. D leaves

41 A boy on the picture was mixing soil with water. He was trying to make a ball but it
was impossible. What type of soil was this?

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A clay. B clay loam. C sand. D None of these

42 Human beings can improve the water cycle by A afforestation. B deforestation

C using magic. D seeing a dam

43 Which crop should be included in any rotation A fruit. B leaf. C root. D legume

44 When water falls to the ground in the form of ice it is called

A thunderstorm. B strong showers C drizzle. D hail

45 Select a set of tools suitable for stamping trees in orchard

A pick and shovel B how and spade. C mattock and shovel D axe and shovel

46 Poultry and rabbits are cheap source of

A carbohydrates. B vitamins. C fats. D protein

47 Which of the following plants is not in the class of cereals?

A maize. B rice C sunflower. D sorghum

48Which of the following is not a method of reproducing new plants?

A budding. B grafting. C layering. D flowering

49 Which of the following people should be supplied with protective clothing

A School. B school girl. C farm labourer. D school prefect

50 Natural farming regions are also called

A highveld. B middle veld. C low veld D the escarpment

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EXAMINATION 7

PAPER 2 (2 hours)

SECTION A

There are six questions in this section. You are advised to spend not more than 75
minutes on this section.

1(a) Copy and complete the table of weather elements below.

WEATHER ELEMENT INSTRUMENT

____________________ Hygrometer

______________________ Cup anemometer

Temperature _____________

Rainfall ___________________

(b) Wind speed is measured in...... (1).

[Total 5]

2. (a) Give two reasons why soil organisms are important to plant growth. (2)

(b) List two examples of soil living organisms. (2)

(c) Why is it important to add organic matter to the soil? (1)

[ Total 5]

3. (a) Explain any two causes of each of the following:

(i) physical weathering

(ii) chemical weathering. (4)

(b) Name the part of the plant mostly active in biological weathering. (1)

[ Total 5]

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4. (a) List two methods that a farmer can use to protect field crops from competition for
soil nutrients by weeds. (2)

(b) Name three methods used by farmers to conserve moisture in the soil. (3).

[Total 5]

5. Match the processed materials listed here to farm produce below: ( mealie meal,
bread, juices, sugar, clothes)

(a) Cotton.

(b) Citrus fruits.

(c) Wheat.

(d) Sugarcane

(e) Maize. [ 5]

6. (a) State the nutritional value for each of the following: i) legume crop. ii) cereal
crop. (2)

(b) The loss of nutrients down by drainage is called.... . (1)

(c) List two factors that influence the process of evaporation. (2)

[Total 5]

SECTION B

Answer any two questions. You are advised to spend not more than 45 minutes on this
section.

7. Explain the management practices that are carried out for either rabbit or poultry.
[Total 10]

8. (a) If you walk around the school ground after a heavy rainfall, what sign of soil
erosion do you observe? (5)

(b) Your class was asked to find ways of controlling soil erosion on the school ground,
identify ways you would use? (5)

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[ Total 10]

9. Explain how you would grow a leaf vegetable using the following headings.

(a) name of the leaf vegetable. (1)

(b) planting time. (2)

(c) tools needed. (2)

(d) five operations you would Carry out to care for the leaf vegetable. (5)

[Total 10]

10. (a) Describe how farmers can establish a tree nursery. (4)

(b) Explain how trees are planted and cared for. (6)

[ Total 10]

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EXAMINATION 8

PAPER 1 (2 hours)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER.

1Study the diagram below which brand of agriculture uses this item?

A Animal production. B crop production.

C Agriculture engineering. D Agricultural economics

2 What do we call a planned statement in how money is spent on a specific activity?

A record. Budget. C inventory. D farm diary

3Shifting cultivation falls under which type of agriculture?

A monoculture. diversified

C subsistence farming. D commercial farming

4 From the following, which one can be used as poultry feed? A Pellets. B Pig
concentrate. C Humus. D Mulch.

5. Peas and beans belong to which family of vegetable? A Bulbs. B Root

vegetables. C Legumes. D Fruits.

6. Which time of the year are trees pruned? A Spring. B winter C

Summer. D Autumn.

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7. What do we call the swelling on roots of certain plants? A Nitrogen. B
Humus. C Organisms. D Nodules.

8. Hail is......... A solid precipitation. B liquid precipitation. C the moisture

in the atmosphere. D water in the river.

9. Animals kept for food will produce more if they get enough clean.......... A room.
B food. C food and water. D feeders.

10. The following diagram shows linkages of a farm as a system:

INPUTS-----------X-------------OUTPUTS.

which part is missing in that system diagram? A Profits. B Exports. C

Process. D Procedures.

11. Soil moisture returns to the atmosphere through the process of A evaporation.
B infiltration. C respiration. D transpiration.

12. Which of the following is a farming input? A Profit. B Fertilizer. C

Floods. D Yield.

13. What work is done by agricultural engineers? A Telling farmers the best type
of soil to plant. B Making and repaired machinery. C Treat animals on farms.
D Provide security for the farm.

14. The rainfall for region one is............... A 600mm. B 1000mm. C

400mm. D 250mm.

15. Choose a drought resistant crop from the following. A Maize. B

Groundnuts. C Sorghum. D Wheat.

16. An example of fertilizer applied to maize plant is A compound D. B

gypsum. C lime. D mulching grass.

17. Use of implements in agriculture helps to A employ more workers. B make

work easier. C reduce the yields. D promote weed developing.

18. Perforated pipes are used to A increase water pressure. B conserve

nutrients. C direct drip irrigation. D absorb oxygen.

19. A farming system has natural, economic and social inputs. Which of the following is
an economic input? A Rain B Solar. C Seed. D Labour.

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20. Insects that feed and live on other animals are called A pests. B hosts.
C parasites. D guests.

21. How does hot weather conditions affect crops? A It causes water logging.
B It's causes wilting. C It causes pollution. D It causes frost attack.

22. What is weather? A It is the amount of rainfall received in a certain area.

B It is precipitation in a form of hail. C It is the condition of the atmosphere at
a given time. D It is wind speed at a given day.

23. Small livestock are kept at home to A protect them. B control

diseases. C provide food. D attract tourists.

24. A system of housing individual laying birds is called a A battery cage.

B fold unit. C free range. D deep litter.

25. Which of the following is a draught animal? A Cat. B Donkey. C

Sheep. D Pig.

26. The biggest dam in Zimbabwe is A Mutirikwi. B Kariba. C Lake

Chivero. D Tokwe Mukosi.

27. Soil cultivation A adds organic matter. B conserve moisture. C

retains air. D absorbs nutrients.

28. The green triangle label on a pesticide container means A dangerous.

B caution. C extremely poisonous. D hazardous.

29. Rainfall 700mm-1000mm, temperature 16-18°C, production of maize, groundnuts,

tobacco as well as beef and dairy production. These are characteristics of region
A 1. B 2. C 3. D 4.

30. Which sequence of activities shows a change of seasons and activities? A

weeding, harvesting, shelling, gardening. B harvesting, gardening, weeding,
shelling. C ploughing, gardening, shelling, planting. D shelling, planting,
gardening, harvesting.

31. An energy source that do not cause global warming is A bioenergy. B

chemical energy. C thermal energy. D firewood.

32. When water vapour changes to clouds, we call this A evaporation. B

transpiration. C condensation. D respiration.

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33. Which soil component increases water content of the soil? A Mineral matter.
B Air. C Organic matter. D Living organisms

34. The main type of irrigation used in growing wheat is A flood. B

overhead. C drip. D natural.

36. Changing crops on the same piece of land year after year is A mixed farming.
B inter cropping. C crop rotation. D division of crops.

37. One maintenance of the wheelbarrow is A carry stones. B carry water.

C lubricate with oil. D leave it outside.

38. In which way is water cycle disturbed. A cutting down trees. B building
dams. C growing trees. D burning grass.

39. Chirinda forest is popular for it's ________________. A pine trees.

B indigenous trees. C exotic trees. D wattle trees.

40. Disposing waste anywhere on the ground result in A death of people.

B soil pollution. C soil erosion. D soil texture.

41. A grade seven learner went to the garden and tied leaves in a clear plastic as
shown on the photograph. The next day they saw some watering droplets. What
process were they investigating?

A
Evaporation. B Transpiration. C Oxygen. D Condensation.

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42 what is common name for nematodes? A Red spider. B Stalk borer.
C Tick. D Eelworm.

43. A method of controllable internal parasite is A dusting. B dipping.

C spraying. D deworming.

44. Which one is a sign of Newcastle in poultry? A Sleeping. B Scratching.

C Coughing. D Mucus discharge.

45.Supply refers to A low prices. B high prices. C seasonal changes.

D availability of products.

46. The government of Zimbabwe makes sure that enough food is produced by
increasing A cost of inputs. B cost of fuel. C access to inputs.
D employment opportunities.

47. The confectionery industry makes A fabrics. B shoes. C chemicals.

D bread.

48. To which class of plants does the coffee belong? A Perennial. B Annual.
C Biennial. D Seasonal.

49. When the supply of tomatoes on the market is high the price will be A the
same. B high. C low. D double.

50. Some crops which are grown for food produce grains and are called A lint
B fibres. C cereals. D pellets.

EXAMINATION 8

PAPER 2

SECTION A

There are six questions in this section. You are advised to spend not more than 75
minutes on this section.

1. (a) Give two advantages for each of the following: (i) mixed farming. (ii)
specialized farming. (4)

(b) What is horticulture? (1)

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[ Total 5]

2. (a) Name one crop and one animal which provides fibre for making clothes. (2)

(b) Explain three ways in which rainfall can affect agriculture. (3)

[Total 5]

3. (a) complete

TOOL CLASS
………………………… Cutting tool
Pick …………………………
…………………………. Watering tool

(b) Name the tool that is able to dig and turn the soil. (1)

(c) Which tool is suitable to harvest a crop like rice? (1)

[Total 5]

4. (a) List two ways of caring for trees. (2)

(b) State the importance of growing trees around field crops. (3)

[Total 5]

5. (a) Name two edible products of animals. (2)

(b) Name two domestic animals. (2)

(c) Give one example of poultry. (1)

[Total 5]

6. (a) The two elements of weather are..... and....... (2)

(b) Name the product we get from: (i) cattle. (ii) sheep. (iii) chicken. (3)

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[Total 5]

SECTION B

Answer any two questions. You are advised to spend not more than 45 minutes on this
section.

7. (a) How best can you conserve water in the home? (2)

(b) Which field crops need to be raised on the nursery first? (2)

(c) State the three benefits of agriculture at community level. (3)

(d) Why is soil air very important in agriculture? (2)

(e) Give an example of organic manure. (1)

[Total 10]

8. (a) Explain the importance of tool issue record. (1)

(b) State the disadvantages of extensive housing system. (3)

(c) Describe intensive housing system of keeping animals. (3)

(d) What is the difference between domestic and wild animals? (2)

(e) Why is it important to keep the records of the company that supplies your day
old chicks? (1)

[Total 10]

9. (a) State two functions of a flower. (2)

(b) Give two deficient symptoms of potassium in plants. (2)

(c) Using potatoes, field beans and wheat, draw a three field crop rotation for three
years. (6)

[ Total 10]

10. Your class wants to start a poultry project.

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 (a) Identify the materials used as bedding for broilers. (3)

(b) Identify the feeds used to feed broilers. (4)

(c) Identify the local markets for the broilers. (3) [total 10]

EXAMINATION 9

PAPER 1 (2 hours)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER.

1. Using the hand to produce crops and to keep animals is ------------------------

A horticulture B engeneering C agriculture D economics

2. Agriculture has -------major parts

A2 B3 C4 D5

3. The three main groups of farmes in Zimbabwe are--------

A large-scale, small scale and peasant

B lager-scale, peasant, command

C large scale, small scale, peasant, command

D large scale, small scale, commercial

4. The care of farm machinery, tools, farm buildings water supplies and irrigation is -----
-----------------------

A horticulture B animal husbandry C agricultural engineering D

agriculture economics

5. Most staple foods are rich in which nutrients?

A protein B carbohydrates C vitamins D fats

6. Forestry, fruits, tea and coffee are produced on large scale in which farming region?

A1 B2 C 3 D4

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7. Stations such as Grasslands, Henderson, matopos and Inyanga experimental farms
are used for -----------------

A research B markets C banking D co-operations

8. Which one of the following is NOT a straight fertilizer or single fertilizer ?

A Urea B double superphosphate C potassium chloride D compound D

9. A harrow is used for -------------

A cutting B Loading heavy goods C braking up rough soil surfaces D planting

seeds

10. One characteristics of grass crop plants is that-----------------

A they shed leaves in winter. B they have parallel veins C they are legumes
D they are all drought resistant

11. Which city is in the Eastern Highlands?

A Harare B Masvingo C Mutare D Bulawayo

12. The tillage practice of planting seed on unploughed land is ----------

A fallow B rotational C Minimum D convectional

13. In Zimbabwe how many natural farming regions do we have?

A 10 B5 C4 D3

14. The soil in which we grow our crops comes from rocks by a process called

A respiration B photosynthesis. C weathering D germination

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15. Zimbabwe is situated between------and ---------south latitudes and lies within the
tropics that affect its climate.

A 0 degrees, 33 degrees B 10 degrees , 0 Degrees. C 15,5 Degrees, 22,5 degrees

D 0 degrees, 45 degrees

16. What is weather?

A air with fine droplets of water

B layer of air above the ground in atmosphere

C conditions of the atmosphere at a particular place and time

D the seasons of an area over period of time

17. How are external worms controlled in farm animals?

A vaccination B dosing C Disinfection. D dipping

18. How much Drug is needed for 20 litres if the dilution rate in 5g per 5 litres of water?

A 10g B 20 g C 100g D 25g

19.Plant roots, earthworms, termites, the sun and organic matter are ------------

A agents of soil formation B agents of soil erosion C agents of weather. D

vegetation

20. What is topography? A movement of water B movement of the soil C

top layer of the soil D slope of the land

21. Red clay soils which are rich in nutrient content come from which rocks?

A basalt B Serpentine C Dolerite D Granite

22. How do small organisms influence vegetation?

A they cause faller leaves and branches to decay

B they cause soil erosion

C they are habitats

D they move rock fragments

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23. When rains falls, the water that runs along the surface is known as -----------------A
precipitation B leaching C run-off D Condensation

24. The process by which rain water carries its soluble salts from the surfaces to the
sub soil is ----------

A percolation B seepage. C Leaching D runoff

25. Which climatic hazard is controlled by building dams or water harvesting

A frost B wind C drought D water logging

26. A farmer who grows crops and keeps animals for personal use or domestic use is a
------------------ framer

A peasant B Traditional C Subsistence D commercial

Study the table below and answer questions 27 and 28

A 1200mm rainfall
B 800mm rainfall
C 1000mm rainfall
D 300mm rainfall

27. Which area is suitable for tobacco growing?

28. Irrigation schemes are mostly found in which areas? In region…… A1 B2

C4 D5

29. “’Low temperatures, little rainfall and famers plant wheat under irrigation’’ which
season is this?

A hot, wet season B post rainy season C Hot season D cool dry season

30.Sandy loam soils that contain nickel and chromium salts are harmful to plant growth.
In which area do we find these in Zimbabwe?

A Harare. B Great dyke region. C Eastern regions. D Mutoko

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31. A typical soil composition would have above------% solid including organic matter

A 25 B 35 C 40 D 50

32. Soil structure refers to the ----------------

A size distribution of sand, clay, and silt particles in the soil

B way the soil particles are arranged with respect of one another

C vertical cross section of the soil showing horizons

D the amount of soil in a field

33.A soil profile refers to the

A amount of soil in the field

B vertical cross section of the soil showing horizons

C way the soil particles are arranged with respect to one another

D size distribution of sand, clay and silt particles in the soil

34. A farmer applied ammonium nitrate at the rate of 200kg per hectare. How much
ammonium nitrate is needed in a field with an area of 3 Ares

A 2kgs B 4KGS C 3KGS D 6KGS

35. Farmers can retain moisture in a vegetable bed by------

A evaporation B Irrigation. C mulching. D transpiration

36. The green colouring of leaves on plants is called------

A Chlorophyll B Translocation C Greening D Photosynthesis

37. An agricultural activity which causes water pollution is -------

A use of agrochemicals

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B acid rain

C sewage waste

D industrial waste

38. What is cloud seeding?

A putting seeds in containers B Throwing seeds in the sky C using chemicals to

produce rainfall D covering seedbeds with shades

39. Which soil type sticks on the hoe during weeding? A Sand B clay
C Loam D silt

40. Which state of water is used for farming? A ice B gas C solid
D liquid

41. Which mineral is responsible for teeth formation in animals?

A nitrogen B Potassium C calcium D magnesium

42. Which of the following is a legume? A okra B Tomatoes C rape D

peas

43. Fodder is food for?

A cattle B Fish C rabbits D chickens

44. Money used to start a business is called ------- A investment B Capital C

Profit D rent

45. If three man can thatch an implement shade in nine days , working at the same
rate nine man need -----------days A 18 B3 C 27 D 10

46. A good crop rotation has the following

A leafy vegetable, fruit vegetable, root crop and legume

B maize, wheat, sorghum and rice

C cabbage, lettuce, spinach and pepper

D leafy vegetables, fruit trees, root crops and legumes

47. All farm assets are recorded in the --------

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A crop record B livestock record C labour record D inventory

48. Where do deciduous fruit trees grow well?

A in hot areas B in areas with cold winters with more frost C in cool areas D in
water logged areas

49. A farming business run by one person is called

A partnership B Cooperative C sole trader D subsistence

5 0. In the month of March 2017 a farmer had 100 layers that produce 93 eggs.
Calculate the percentage of production

A 93 B7 C 193 D3

EXAMINATION 9

PAPER 2.

SECTION A

There are six questions in this section. You are advised to spend not more than 75
minutes on this section

1. What are ornamental plants? (1)

2.An example of a field crop is.... and a garden crop is....... (2)

3. Why do we sharpen tools? (1)

4. Give any two examples of agrochemicals. (2)

5. What is used to measure humidity and wind speed? (2)

6. Zimbabwe is divided into ...... main natural farming regions. (1)

7. Give one function of water in the soil. (1)

8. Name one agent of weathering. (1)

9. The main cause of soil pollution is....... (1)

10. Name one use of mulch. (1)

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11. What do you understand by the term permaculture? Give examples. (2)

12.Name two human activities that cause soil erosion. (2)

13.List two water borne diseases caused by drinking dirty water. (2)

14. Give two classes of vegetables. (2)

15. Name one way of harvesting tomatoes. (1)

16. What is a pest? (1)

17. List two vegetable pests you know. (2)

18.Name two cereal crop (2)

Another word for varieties is......... (1)

SECTION B

Answer any two questions. You are advised to spend not more than 45 minutes on this
section.

1 Complete giving examples

Leaf ...........

Legume ...........

Fruit ............

Bulb ............

Root......... (5)

2 A) Name three things to consider when choosing an orchard site. (3)

B) List a product you can make from on orange. (1)

C) Name one tree that can be grafted. (1) (5 marks)

3 A)

COLOUR CODES. MEANING

PURPLE.. . .. .....

RED.. .......

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ORANGE........ (3)

B) Name a weed that is said to be paralytic or that feeds from other plants. (1)

C) What are perennial weeds? (1)

(5 marks)

4 A) Why are animals important? (1)

B) List two by-products form animals. (2)

C) Name one of the endangered species. (1)

D) Name one use of animal skin.

(5 marks)

5 A) Why do small livestock need housing? (1)

B) Name two types of housing systems for poultry. (2)

C) Housing system for rabbits is a........ (1)

D) The giving birth of rabbits is known as....... (1)

(5 marks)

6 A) Name two examples of tractor drawn implements. (2)

7. Draw and label a mouldboard plough. (5)

EXAMINATION 10

PAPER 1 (2 hours)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER

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1. Agriculture is best described as __________________
A growing of crops B rearing of animals
C Growing of crops and rearing of animals D digging of
the land
2. Which tool is suitable for harvesting wheat?

A sickle B rake C hoe D an axe

3. Agriculture is important to the wealth of Zimbabwe because ______________

A People will get diamonds

B young children will obey their parents

C a country can earn foreign currency through exports

D all young generation will be farmers

4. What name is given to plants grown for beautification?

A ornamental plants B orchard C plantation D veld

5. A farmer who grows crops and keeps animals for his family called __________
farmer.

A skilled B peasant C commercial D

semi – skilled

6. An example of an animal that is important for both meat and power is a

__________

A donkey B horse C goat D ox

7. In Zimbabwe, the cool season is from _____________

A mid March to mid May B mid May to August

C September to mid November D mid November mid March

8. In Zimbabwe, how many farming regions are there?

A 1 B 5 C 9 D 10

9. How do agricultural tools classified? According to ______________

A use B the owner C the colour D strength

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10. In a storeroom, where should tools be put?

A on a rake B on the floor

C heaped on one place D thrown all over the storeroom

11. An advantage of intercropping is that it ____________________

A controls erosion B makes people lazy

C increases deforestation D offers high income base

12. The purple triangle on a chemical container indicates __________________

A caution B extremely dangerous C dangerous D

hazard

13. High temperatures, high rainfall and farmers grow field crops. Which season is
being

described.

A hot wet season B post rain season

C cool dry season D hot season

14. John was playing with soil. He found out that the soil was sticky and water could
not drain

easily. Which soil was that?

A clay B loam C sand D

silt

15. The breaking down of rocks to form soil is called ______________

A crushing B decaying C erosion D weathering

16. Living organisms in soil help to __________

A decay organic matter B keep moisture in the soil

C break rock and stones D keep away pest and diseases

17. Which one of the following is not a weathering agent?

A temperature changes B grazing animals

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 C freezing water C wind

18. A child sets up an experiment as shown below. He pours water in the soil.

Water

Bubbles
Soil

Which soil component is shown by bubbles coming out of the soil?

A air B moisture C organic matter D mineral matter

19. Which of the following list contains plant nutrients?

A nitrogen hydrogen oxygen

B nitrogen chlorine potassium

C Nitrogen phosphorus potassium

D nitrogen carbon – dioxide potassium

20. Soil moisture returns to the atmosphere through the process of ______________

A evaporation B infiltration C respiration D transpiration

21. In agriculture, which liquid is regarded as a precious liquid?

A water B cooking oil C paraffin D diesel

22. Water conversation is the practice of ______________

A using water wisely B using water consistently

C using clean water D taking water to drink

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23. Identify a tool suitable for harvesting groundnuts from the following tools. A
hoe B spade C pick D fork

24. Which state of water is used in farming

A solid B liquid C gas D cloud

25. Which one of the following is a root vegetable?

A potatoes B Rape C cabbage D

tomato

26. Select the part that carries water up the plant.

A stem B leaves C branches D

fruit

27. Transfer of pollen grains from male to female parts of a flower is called
___________.

A chlorophyll B transpiration C pollination D propagation

28. Plants protect the soil by __________________

A binding particles B providing shade

C producing sewn timber D providing firewood

29. Which method do farmers use to conserve moisture in the soil ?

A transplanting B staking C mulching D

fertilization

30. Young vegetables and tree seedling are raised in ____________

A a river B an orchard C a dam D a

nursery

31.The use of cuttings is a method of reproduction whereby ____________

A Pruning is done to a tree

B Seed is put into the soil to grow another plant

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C A part of a plant is cut and plant into the soil to produce a new plant

D a part of a plant is grateful into another plant

32. Which animals provide people with wool?

A horses B dogs C sheep D cattle

33. Choose a reason for housing poultry.

A so that they will eat less food

B to provide protection from predators

C to attract tourists into the country

D for them to be cheap

34. At the end of ploughing season, an ox – drawn mouldboard plough, scotch cart,
cultivator

and harrow should be kept in ___________

A a field B a shed C open space D the soil

35. Which mineral is responsible for teeth formation in animals?

A nitrogen B potassium C calcium D magnesium

36. Which branch of agriculture is responsible for the buying and selling of farm
produce?

A crop production B animal production

C soil science D Agricultural economics

37. Which of the following professions falls under semi – skilled work?

A mechanics B repairing electrical faults

C driving a farm tractor D treating animal diseases

38. Grade seven pupils went to the orchard and tied leaves in a clear plastic paper. The
next day

they saw some water droplets. What process were they investigating?

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A transpiration B evaporation C respiration D percolation

39. Farm equipment is painted to ________

A make it strong B. prevent termite attach C clean dirt D reduce rust

40. The coarseness or fineness of the soil is called ___________

A pH B structure C profile D texture

41. Which one of the following is an industrial use of water?

A drinking B cooking C bathing D electricity

generation

42. A form of farm machinery that can be used for ploughing is a _____________

A tractor B combine harvester C harrow D hoe

43. When income is bigger than expenditure then the farmer has made a
____________

A loss B good money C profit D credit

44. Which record book shows date, name and number of tool, name of a person and
signature?

A. record book B inventory C farm register D. tool issue

record

45. All tools on a farm are recorded in a book called _______

A. tool register B inventory C farm register D expenditure

account

46. Why was land reform programme introduced in Zimbabwe?

A to give back land to the rightful owners

B so as people can sell the land

C so as to make football pitch

D none of the above

47. Climate change as a problem is caused by ____________

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A weeding B deforestation

C planting trees D streambank cultivation

48. A person who sells farm produce at the market is a __________

A vendor B consumer C businessman D

storekeeper

49. A farmer bought inputs for $150 when raising chicken. He paid the workers $70.
What profit did he make if he sold the chickens for $300?

A $70 B $80 C $300 D $40

50. Where are cereal crops marketed?

A. grain marketing boarding

B. cotton marketing board

C agriculture finance corporation

D Agribank

EXAMINATION 10

PAPER 2

SECTION A

There are six questions in this section. You are advised to spend not more than 75
minutes on this section.

1a. Agriculture is the study of ................. ............. .. crops

and ......................................................................................animals. (2)

b. Give one importance of Agriculture.

..................... ................................................................................ (1)

c. Long ago people were...........................................................

and ............................................................................................. (2)

2a. Name any one basic farm tool which can be used in the

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 garden. ................................................................................... (1)

[5 marks]

b. Give the uses of the following tools.

(i) pick ........................................................................................(1)

(ii) watering can.............................................................................. (1)

(iii) hoe .................................................................................... (1)

c. What should be worn when spraying chemicals?

.................................................................................................. (1)

[5
marks]

3a. How many season are there in a year?.................................. (1)

b. Large amounts of rainfall are received in ..................................

.season. (1)

c. In which season is wheat grown? .......................................... (1)

d. The other name for cold season is.......................................... (1)

e. December is in which season? ............................................... (1)

[ 5 marks]

4a. Name any two types of soil.

......................................... and .............................................. (2)

b. Which type of soil has smallest particles?

..................................................................................................... (1)

c. ................................................ sticky when wet soil. (1)

d. Which type of soil rough when you rub it?

..................................................................................................... (1)

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 [5 marks]

5a. What is soil erosion? ....................................................................

..................................................................................................... (1)

b. Name any two agents of soil erosion.

.................................................... and ...................................... (2)

c. State any one cause of soil erosion.

......................................................................................................(1)

d. Soil with grass cover is protected from erosion.( true, false)

.................................................................................................... (1)

[5 marks]

6a. Name any one use of water in Agriculture.

.....................................................................................................(1)

b. What is a habitat? ..................................................................

.....................................................................................................(1)

c. State any two natural sources of water.

(i) ...........................................................................................................

(ii) .....................................................................................................(2)

d. Borehole is a natural source of water. (true, false)

.................................................................................... (1)

SECTION B

Answer any two questions. You are advised to spend not more than 45
minutes on this section.

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7a. Name any one cereal plant product which you know.

................................................................................................. (1)

b. Gumtree is used in ....................................... medicine. (1)

c. Ornamental crops are used for ..................................................

purposes. (1)

d. Name any one cultivated plant. .................................. (1)

e. ..................................... is the staple food for Zimbabwe.

e. Where are vegetables usually grown?

......................................................................................................(1)

f. Give one example for the following classes of vegetables.

(i) leaf vegetable .........................................................................(1)

(ii) root vegetable ............................................................... (1)

g. Carrots belong to which class of vegetables?

................................................................................................... (1)

h. Cabbages belong to which class of vegetables?

................................................................................................... (1)

[10 marks]

8a. What is transplanting of seedlings? ..........................................

......................................................................................................(2)

b. The other name for a seed bed is

.....................................................................................................(1)

c. Which tool is used for levelling a bed/

..................................................................................................... (1)

d. Which tool is used for watering vegetables?

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 .....................................................................................................(1)

e. What is an indigenous tree? .................................................

..................................................................................................... (1)

f. Name one example for each of the following.

(i) Indigenous tree

......................................................................................................

(ii) Exotic tree

......................................................................................................

g. A place where fruit trees are grown is called a

..................................................................................................... (1)

h. Another name for eucalyptus tree is

................................................................................................... (1)

i. Name any one citrus fruit tree.

................................................................................................... (1)

[10 marks]

9a. What is a domestic animal? ...................................................

......................................................................................................(1)

b. Give two examples of wild animals.

................................................. and ......................................... (2)

c. Give one importance of animals in our lives.

.................................................................................................... (1)

d. Why is a rat not a domestic animal? ........................................

.....................................................................................................(1)

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e. Give one reason why plants need water?

....................................................................................................(1)

f. Why are trees important to human life? (4)

EXAMINATION 11

PAPER 1(2 hours)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER

1. Which one is not a career in agriculture? A Agronomist. B Pharmacist.

C Soil scientist. D Veterinary doctor.

2 Which is not under specialized farming?

A monoculture. B dairy farming C inter cropping D coffee plantation

3Growing flowers for export is practised in which branch of agriculture?

A Agriculture economics B soil science. C crop production. D animal production

4Which one of the following is a staple food in Zimbabwe?

A wheat. B rice C maize D potato

5Which fuel is obtained from agriculture?

A petrol. B paraffin. C gas. D ethanol

6A tool which is best for use in digging gravel soil is a. A garden fork. B pick C
mattock. D ethanol

7Select a nutrient needed for increasing crop yeild A calcium. B hydrogen. C

potassium. D nitrogen

8Which of these was the earliest system of trading in agriculture?

A barter trade. B marketing. C rainfall. D Exchanging for money.

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9. An example of A 2 farmer is under A subsistence farming. B small scale
commercial. C cooperation farming. D large scale commercial farming.

10. When you pour water in a sample of soil in a jar, A organic matter will escape.
B air will escape. C water will escape. D living organisms will escape.

11. An example of deciduous fruit tree is A orange. B lemon. C nartjies.

D peach.

12. What comes after clouds in the water cycle? A Transpiration. B Rainfall. C
Infiltration. D Evaporation.

13. Which one is a form of precipitation? A Rainfall. B Wind. C

Temperature. D Humidity.

14. An earthworm and is one of the soil living organisms. Why is it important to the soil?
A It improves soil fertility by burrowing in leaves. B It is like a snake. C Some
people use it for fishing. D Earthworms are also called macro organisms.

15. The main cause of erosion in winter is A ice. B wind. C water.

D pressure.

16. Game ranching is practised in which branch of agriculture? A Animal production.

B Crop production. C Soil science. D Agricultural economics.

17. The sale of chickens is an example of A process. B output. C

economic inputs. D human inputs

18. Which of the following best describes agriculture. A Keeping animals for sale
only. B Buying and selling agricultural products. C Subject taught at grade
seven. D Growing crops and keeping animals.

19. Global warming is caused by greenhouse gases such as A oxygen. B

carbon dioxide. C air. D water.

20. Generally high altitude places are A very hot. B cooler. C very dry.
D very warm.

21. An example of perennial vegetable is A covo. B beans. C peas. D

cabbage.

22. How does very high temperatures affect animals and plants? A Flooding and
erosion. B Water logging wilting. C Washing away of soil. D Wilting
and dehydration.

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23. Tomato plants should be supported because they have A large fruits. B
green leaves. C many branches. D weak stem.

24. Which part of the plant usually causes rocks to crack? A Leaves. B Stem.
C Branches. D Roots.

25. Which type of weathering has the following agents, tree roots, animal hooves,
people and his tools? A Physical weathering. B Chemical weathering. C
Biological weathering. D Cold weathering.

26. Leaf vegetables include all of the following EXCEPT A sugar loaf B rape.
C carrots. D spinach.

27. Chemicals such as acids dissolve parts of rocks and stones in the process of............
weathering. A artificial B temperature C physical D chemical

28. Which soil can easily get waterlogged? A Silt. B Sand. C loam. D
Clay.

29. A woodlot should be protected from livestock through A weeding. B

irrigation. C fencing. D chemicals.

30. High places receive A high rainfall. B low rainfall. B moderate rainfall.
D no rainfall.

31. Climate change is caused by A evil spirit. B God's punishment. C

human activities. D nature.

32. Which property of soil cannot be altered by farmer's activities? A aeration. B

Texture. C Structure. D fertility.

33. Polluted soil is mostly A fertile B rich in organisms C unproductive. D

good for plant growth.

34. In farming system, buying vegetable seeds is an example of A inputs. B

outputs. C process. D feedback.

35. Flammable chemicals are chemicals which A are very expensive. B are
easy to get rid of. C easily catch fire. D are approved by the government.

36. Soil with good structure is A hard to work. B easy to work. C very dry.
D very wet.

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37. Lurcene and clover are forage plants. Which nutrient do these plants provide to
livestock? A Fats. B Minerals. C Carbohydrates. D Proteins.

38. Identify a grain storage pest from the following: A Stalk borer. B Locust.
C Aphids. D Weevils.

39. Irrigation is most common in the Lowveld of Zimbabwe. This is because the area is
A cold. B dry. C wet. D hot.

40. How much money did the farmer require to run the farm business when he made a
profit of $350 from the selling of vegetables worth $850? A $300. B $500.
C $800. D $1200.

41. Which plant disease is caused by both bacteria and fungi? A Black rot. B
Grey leaf spot. C Streak. D Blight.

42. A form of farm machinery that can be used for farming is a A tractor. B
combine harvester. C harrow. D hoe

43. When income is bigger than expenditure, then the farmer has made a A loss.
B good money. C profit. D credit.

44. Which record book shows date, name, and number of tool, name of a person and
signature? A Record book. B Inventory. C Farm register. D Tool issue
record.

45. All tools on a farm are recorded in a book called A tool register. B
inventory. C farm register. D expenditure account.

46. Why was land reform program introduced in Zimbabwe? A To give back land to
the rightful owners. B So as people can sell the land. C So as to make
football pitch D None of the above.

47. Climate change as a problem is caused by A weeding. B deforestation.

C planting trees. D stream bank cultivation.

48. A person who sells farm produce at the market is a A vendor. B

consumer. C businessman. D storekeeper.

49. A farmer bought inputs for $150 when raising chicken. He paid the workers $70.
What profit did he make if he sold the chickens for $300? A$70. B $80. C
$300. D $40.

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50. Where are cereal crops marketed? A Grain Marketing Board. B Cotton
Marketing Board. C Agriculture Finance Corporation. D Agribank.

EXAMINATION 11

PAPER 2

Section A – Answer all questions in this section

1. (a) What is agriculture? (1)

(b) Give three career opportunities found in agriculture. (3)
© Which branch of agriculture deals with the maintenance of roads? (1)
2. (a) State one advantage and one disadvantage of mixed farming over specialized
farming. (2)

(b) Colour codes on containers of agrochemicals have meanings.

What do these colour codes mean?

(i) (ii) (iii)

Red Purple
Orange

3. (a) Explain the following and give an example for each.

(i) Unskilled worker
(ii) Skilled worker
(iii) Semi skilled worker

(b) Outline two precautions to be followed when using chemicals.

4. (a) Zimbabwe is divided into how many farming regions?

(b) What aspects are observed to classify farming regions?

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 © Which farming region is suitable for cattle ranching?

(d) Give one example of an area which is in region I

Total 5

5. (a) Name the four major components of soil. (4)

(b) Which soil is suitable for vegetable growing? (1)

6. (a) What is the difference between climate and whether ? (2)

(b) What is regarded as a major cause of climate changes? (1)

(c) State any one crop which is sensitive to frost when growing in winter. (1)

(c) Give 3 advantages of organic manure to the soil. (3)

(d) What enables farmers to grow wheat in winter? (1)

(e) Give four characteristics of a crumb.

d) Give one example of a cereal crop.

Total 5

SECTION B.

Answer any two questions

7. (a) How best can u conserve water in a home? (2)

(b) Which field crops need to be raised on the nursery first? (2)

© State any 3 benefits of agriculture at a community level. (3)

(d) Why is soil air important in agriculture? (2)

(e) Give an example of organic manure (1)

8. (a) State three reasons why a budget is important. (3)

(b) Explain the importance of a tool issue record. (1)

© What is recorded on an income expenditure sheet? (2)

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 (d) Name two other farm records you know. (2)

(e) Mr Jabu spent $350 on growing beans. He sold his beans for $450.

(i) Did he make profit or loss? (1)

(ii) For how much? (1)

9. (a) The pie chart shows the soil components. Which components are labeled a, b, c
and d?

(b) Draw the plant and label all the main parts. (4)

(c) Give two cereals which are in a grass family. (2)

10. (a) Which fertilizer is used to top dress maize? (1)

(b) what do you understand by banding of seeds?

(C) Give three advantages of organic matter. (3)

(d) Give four characteristics of crumb structure of soil. (4)

(e) What enables farmers to grow wheat in winter?(1)

EXAMINATION 12
PAPER 1

1. Agriculture is described as A growing of crops and keeping of animals.

B digging up the land. C providing food. D construction of farm buildings.

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 2. Which tool is suitable for harvesting wheat? A an axe B rake C
sickle. D hoe
3. Agriculture is important to Zimbabwe because--------- A people will get diamonds
B young children will obey their parents. C a country will get foreign
currency through exports D All young generations will be farmers.
4. Decorative plants are also called------ A. ornamental plants B cereals C.
citrus D tropical.
5. What do we call a farmer who grows crops and keeps animals for his or her
family? A. skilled farmer B. peasant farmer C. commercial farmer D. semi-skilled
farmer.
6. A tool used for uprooting seedlings in a nursery is a----A. trowel B. chisel C.
spade D. hand fork.

7. Which one is not an agricultural tool? A. garden fork B. teaspoon C. hand

fork D. pick.
8 What is the function of a dibber? A to mark planting stations. B to dig deeply.
C to make straight lines. D to make planting holes.

9. Agricultural tools are classified according to----.A their use B. the owner C. their
colour D. strength.
10. The best type of soil for crop production is A. clay B. sand C. loam D. silt.
11. What is weather? A. air with fine droplets of water. B. a layer of air above the
ground in the atmosphere. C Condition of atmosphere at a particular place and time.
D Condition of atmosphere prevailing in an area over a period of time.
12. Hwange is in natural farming region____________________

A1 B5 C.3 D. 4

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13. High temperatures high rainfall and farmers grow field crops. Which season is being
described? A Summer B Automn. C Winter D Spring
14. Floods can be caused by_____________ A too much rainfall. B too much
humidity. C too much light. D too much wind.
15. The instrument below is used to measure_________________

A wind speed B rainfall C wind direction D humidity

16. _________________ is the height above sea level. A humidity B latitude
C altitude D weather
17. Which plant is mainly affected by frost? A wheat B rice C peas D
tomatoes
18. The breaking down of stones to form soil is__________________
A decaying B crushing C weathering D erosion
19. Living organisms in the soil help to____________.
A break down organic matter B keep moisture in the soil C break rocks and
stones D keep away pests and diseases
20. Tadiwa poured water in the soil and observed bubbles coming out of the soil. Which
soil component was shown by the bubbles? A. moisture B. water C air D.
loam
21. Which soil type sticks on the hoe during weeding? A. sand B clay C silt
22. Plants help in reducing soil erosion by-------. A. binding the soil B. growing in
the soil C. breaking the surface of the soil D. using the soil nutrients.
23. Name the type of soil which has large particles A loam B. clay C. sand D
humus.
24. Which one of the following contains all plant nutrients? A. nitrogen, hydrogen and
oxygen B nitrogen, oxygen and phosphorous C. nitrogen, phosphorous and
potassium D. nitrogen, carbon dioxide and potassium.
25. Name the organic fertilizer. A urea B Compound C. Animal matter D.
Ammonium nitrate

26. When rape leaves turn purplish it is a sign of lack of ------- A. nitrogen B.
Phosphorous C. potassium D water

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27. One of the following is a list of cash crops? A Beans, Maize and tobacco B. tobacco,
cotton and tea C. maize , cotton and tobacco D beans, tobacco and cotton.
28. The National Tree Planting Day in Zimbabwe is on------. A 1 December B7
December C. last Saturday of December D. First Saturday of December.
29. Transfer of pollen grains from male to female parts of a flower is called -------.A.
chlorophyll B transpiration C pollination D propagation.

30. The table below shows the type of food needed by broilers. Complete the table.

Age Food
0-4 weeks Starter Mash
4-5 weeks Growers Mash
5 weeks Slaughter ------

A broiler starter mash B broiler mash C broiler finisher mash D layers mash.
31 Cattle ranching falls under which branch of agriculture? A crop production B.
animal production C. soil science D. agricultural economics
32. Which animal provides people with wool? A dog B. cattle C. sheep D. horse.
33. Wild animals are important because they -------. A. cultivate forest B. destroy
crops C kill people D. attract tourists
34. The term ‘small livestock’ commonly refers to---------- A. poultry and rabbits B.
goats and sheep C. cats and dogs D. calves and puppies.
35. Why do farmers dip their livestock? A. to fatten them B. it is their way of bathing
C. to remove long hair D. to kill ticks.
36. How much ESB3 drug is needed for 30 litres of water if the dilution rate is 5g per 5
litres of water. A 25g B 30g C 20g D 100g
37. One way of maintaining a wheelbarrow is by------. A carrying stones B. carrying
water C. leave it outside D lubricating it with oil or grease
38. What is the best place for storing our farm implements and machinery? A house
B. block C shed D outside.
39. A form of farm machinery that is used for tilling is ------ A. tractor B. combine
harvester C. harrow D. hoe.
40. A spade is used for A. loading B. digging C. cutting D. carrying.
41. The purple triangle on a chemical container indicates.

PURPLE

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 A. Caution B. extremely dangerous C. dangerous D. may be harmful.
42. The best tool for sharpening blades is a------. A harmer B saw C. file D.
secateurs

43. Which one of the following tools is used for spraying? A. knapsack sprayer B.
hosepipe C. watering can D. fine rose.

44. A planter is used for A. harvesting B. planting C ploughing D. storing

45. A branch of agricultural responsible for buying and selling of farm produce is------
A. crop production B. animal production C. agricultural economics D. soil science.
46. Which one is a farm record? A. birth record B. production record C. baby card D.
social record
47. A person who sells farm produce at a market is a ------. A. consumer B. storekeeper
C. vendor D. farm engineer
48. Farmers harvest water in order to ---- A. mulch B. conserve C. evaporate D. dam
49. The state of water used for farming is ----- A. solid B. liquid C. gas D. ice
50. Use of agro chemicals may cause -------------A. evaporation B. hail. C. siltation D
water pollution.

EXAMINATION 12

PAPER 2

SECTION A

Section A – Answer all questions in this section

1. (a) Agriculture is________________________________ [1]

(b) Write 2 importance of agriculture. [2]

(c) How many branches of agriculture do we have? [1]

(d)Agricultural engineering deals with__________ [1]

2. (a) State any three seasons found in Zimbabwe. [3]

(b) Give units for measuring. (i) rainfall

(ii)Temperature. [2]

3. (a) What is a balanced diet? [1]

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 (b) Give two uses of animals in a community. [2]

(c) Name any two man made sources of water used by farmers. [2]

4. (a) Complete the table below.

TOOL USE
(i) Spade A
(ii) Mattock B
(iii) C Cutting tool

(b) State any two materials which can be used to make farm tools.

5. (a) Give two examples of citrus trees.

(b) What is the difference between indigenous and exotic trees?

(c) State any use of trees.

6. (a) Name any two types of weathering.

(b)Give any two agents of weathering.

(c) From the four components of soil, what is the composition with 5%?

SECTION B

Answer any two questions

7. Choose one vegetable crop and describe how it is grown. Use the following headings.

(a) Name of vegetable.

(b) Land preparation

(c) Planting

(d)Spacing

(e)Harvesting

(f) Give a pest that attacks the crop.

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8. Describe the production of a small livestock animal using the following headings:

(a) Name of animal

(b) Care for the animal

(c) Processing and marketing of the animal’s products and by products.

9. Your class has been asked to establish a woodlot.

(a) Describe the factors which you will consider when choosing a site.

(b) Care and maintenance of the woodlot

(c) Give three importance of trees.

10. Mr Chida started his Quail Bird keeping project. Below is his income and
expenditure account.

DATE EXPENDITURE AMOUNT DATE INCOME AMOUNT

12/01/17 11/06/17 100 crates
Quail chicks $100 eggs at $7 $_______
per crate
2 bags starter
mash at $30 $_______
each
2 bags grower’s
mash at $25 $_______
each
5 bags layers
mash at $20 $_______
each
Chemicals $20
Total expenditure $________ Total Income $________

(a) i) Complete the table by filling in the blank pages.

ii) Calculate the profit or loss made by the farmer.

(b) Name any two records kept by a good farmer.

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1. Growing of crops and rearing of livestock for
sale or for own consumption.
2. Supplies the country’s nutritional needs
Earns foreign currency for the country
Creates employment for citizens
3. Grow trees, shrubs, grasses etc
4. A skilled worker has special skills and
knowledge acquired through intensive
training eg agricultural economist.
5 Lining coats, hats, gloves and shoes
Also used for stuffing toys etc and bedding
6 Soil is the source of nutrients for crops
Soil is the medium of growth for some crops
Soil provides support for crops against
strong winds.
7 Bees are responsible for pollination. They also
make honey. Apiculture employs many people.
Honey is also exported for foreign currency.
8 To minimise the spread of pests and diseases to
uninfected plants
9 Dense and hard layer of soil below the uppermost
top soil.
10 Enables crops to make food through
Photosynthesis.
11 Burning forests and using the ash as fertiliser for
some years. When the soil nutrients are used up
they move to another area and repeat the process.
12 Raising of wild animals in fenced areas/forests.
13 Important for safety of users
Prevents them from getting lost or damaged.
14 Inventories ensure that critical inputs never run
out unexpectedly, affecting production.
15 Paraquat, Atrazine, Stellar star
16 Wear safety clothing. Do not inhale sprays/dust
17 Metal hoe - wash with water and dry in the sun
Secateurs - greasing, wipe with rag after use
18 Irrigation, Agrochemical application, Cleaning tools
19 Destroys forests. Promotes soil infertility.
Promotes soil erosion.
20 Tractor - Regular service. Replace worn out parts
21 Small scale farming mainly for own consumption.
22 Meat can be sold to earn foreign currency
Livestock farms are a source of employment for
many people.
TEST 2 ANSWERS
1 Transfers pollen during pollination
Source of power for water pumping
Source of power for electricity generation
2 Garden fork, shovel, hoe, rake, garden spade
3 Cheap – requires little capital
Ready source of employment
Source of food supply for the family
4 Depends entirely on the rain to do well
No room for profit making
5 Forestry, Dairy farming, Plantations,
Intensive fruit production
6 Chiredzi - Region 5 Chipinge - Region 1
7 Veterinary doctor
8 Use tools for their intended purpose
Wear safety clothing, where necessary
9 Drowning of livestock and people
Weather induced hazards eg heat stroke, floods
Deaths from inhalation of agrochemical vapours
10 Crop production Soil Science
Animal production Agricultural economics
11 For breathing
12 Help to measure progress and efficiency
Avoid paying too much in taxes
13 Offer better planning and forecasting
Lenders may need to see them
Records make farm management easier
14 Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins
15 Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus
16 Hollow tree trunks Underground burrows
17 Weather is the state or condition of the
atmosphere at a given place and time
Climate is the average weather conditions of a
place.
18 Higher altitude places are usually cooler and
wetter then lower altitude areas.
19 Rocks expand when heated. Temperatures drop
at night, causing contraction. Process is
repeated many times causing rocks too peel off.
 TEST 3 ANSWERS TEST 4 ANSWERS
1 Agricultural economics 1 Several types of crops and livestock
2 The state or condition of the atmosphere at a given produced on the same farm eg maize, tobacco,
Place and time dairy farming and fruit production.
3 Average annual temperatures 2 Growing crops between rows of another crop, to
Average annual rainfall Altitude maximise land use and control weeds.
4 Overall climatic conditions in a country 3 Maximises land use
Size and distribution of arable land Offers competition to weeds for nutrients/ water
Common pests and diseases in country 4 Use tools and implements for intended purposes
5 Breeding place for mosquitoes Wear protective clothing, where necessary
Drowning of livestock and people 5 Soil Science
6 Type of soil at site Climatic conditions of the area Crop production
Availability of a source of water Terrain of site Agricultural engineering
Accessibility of the site eg road network Animal production
7 Pruning away dead and diseased wood. Agricultural economics
Thinning out Weeding regularly 6 A simple structure where tools such as shovels
Regular spraying to control pests are hung for storage purposes.
8 Reproduction 7 Agricultural engineer Food scientist
9 Watering tools Digging tools Veterinary doctor Agronomist
10 Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given Farm manager Agricultural economist
place and time. Climate is the average weather 8 Sugar cane and maize
conditions of a place. 9 Winter - mid April to mid June
11 Livestock need air for breathing 10 Makes crop harvesting more difficult
Organisms which break down organic matter in soil Crops may compete for nutrients and sunshine
In soil to make humus need air and reduce overall yields.
Machines such as tractors need air to run 11 Ridger
12 Soil is a mixture of weathered rock, minerals, 12 Quail birds
organic matter, water and air. 13 Lumpy skin disease
13 Minerals provide nutrients to plants Redwater January disease (Theileriosis)
Minerals help in adjusting soil pH. 14 Disc plough
14 Running water Wind Animals Gravity 15 High temperatures and low rainfall discourage
15 Growing of crops and rearing of livestock both crop production and livestock farming.
16 Fields can be kept under continuous production Optimal rainfall and temperature are good for
Overall profitability of the farm is improved agriculture.
Risk of losses is reduced, if crops fail, livestock may 16 Weather station
do well. 17 Goat milk
17 Farm management becomes more difficult 18 Farming region 5
More capital is required compared with 19 Fur Droppings Pelt
monoculture. 20 Exposed tree roots
More inputs are needed making it expensive Gullies
18 Concentration on only one kind of farming activity Bald, plain areas with no vegetation
eg dairy farming or tobacco growing. Exposed rocks
19 Stalk Roots Tassel Silk Husk Leaves Collapsed river banks
20 Growing the same crop on a given piece of land, 21 Overgrazing exposes the soil
year after year. 22 Deforestation
Stream bank cultivation
23 Cattle ranching
24 A paddock is an enclosed space for livestock.
Paddocks help to avoid overgrazing and to ensure
fast growth of livestock by minimising fatigue.
25 Intensive farming is a system of using large
amounts of labour and capital to maximise
output on a piece of land.
 TEST 5 ANSWERS TEST 6 ANSWERS
1 A farming system which uses few inputs of labour, 1 Places where agricultural ( and other products)
fertilizers and little capital relative to land area. produce is sold to consumers.
2 They make work faster and easier 2 To produce crop and animal products to meet
They help us produce more output national nutritional requirements and for exports
3 Mining activities 3 Domestic fowl such as chickens, ducks and geese.
Overpopulation - leads to higher demand for 4 Stunted growth of crops
firewood. Spread of diseases leading to poor yields
Farming systems such as shifting cultivation 5 A family unit of bees consisting of a queen, a bee
4 Construction of retaining walls or contour ridges workers and sometimes drones. A colony lives in
5 Mulching Pot holing a hive.
Manuring Tied ridging 6 Planter
6 Direct water from gutters into tanks on ground Disc harrow
Mulch basins Disc plough
Construction of small dams at farm level Boom sprayer
7 Use of compost Use of stones or gravel 7 They provide draught power for ploughing
Use of straw or hay They provide manure, wool, milk etc
8 They eventually decay to form humus 8 Donkeys Cattle
9 They shed leaves Mules Buffalo
10 Early blight Late blight Southern blight 9 Disc harrow (tractor drawn)
Gray leaf spot Blossom end rot 10 Soil structure
11 Sprinkler irrigation system 11 Grafting
Flood irrigation system Layering
Drip irrigation 12 Fire kills plants
12 Chiredzi - Sugar cane 13 Stunted growth and eventual death
13 Division of agricultural land and reallocation to 14 Paraquat
landless people. Atrazine Acephate
14 Growing of crops for consumption or for sale 15 Paraquat - kills broad leafed weeds
15 Rearing of livestock for consumption or for sale Atrazine - kills broad leafed weeds
16 The hot, wet season Acephate - kills pests on crops and citrus trees
17 Climatic conditions 16 Soil pollution
Parent material Sickness or death due to prolonged contact with
18 Sand agrochemicals.
19 Clay 17 Sheet erosion Rill erosion
20 Well drained Splash erosion Gully erosion
Generally contains more nutrients and humus 18 A grain used for food eg wheat, maize or rye.
21 Ammonium nitrate (Nitrogen) 19 Cotton seed cake
Urea (Nitrogen) 20 Processed grains and other field crops
Single super phosphate ( Phosphorous) 21 Use broiler starter mash as feed.
Potassium Chloride (Potash) Water to drink should always be available.
22 Manure in liquid form ie manure mixed with water Adlib feeding recommended ie feed to be always
and applied in liquid form. available for the first 21 days. Periodically add
23 Decomposed animal dung from cattle, chickens etc chemicals in the feed or water to prevent
Straw – used initially as mulch, decomposing later Coccidiosis.
into organic matter 22 Roundworms (nematodes)
Crop residues Tapeworms
24 Stunted growth 23 Lice
Poor yields – weeds increase competition for water Ticks
and nutrients 24 Blood in droppings
25 Water 25% Loss of weight
Air 25% Poor appetite
Mineral matter 45% 25 Sprinkler irrigation
Organic matter 5% Drip irrigation
 TEST 7 ANSWERS TEST 8 ANSWERS
1 Must be well ventilated 1 As housing for newly hatched chicks
Must not be easily damaged by rodents etc For chicks to easily locate feed and water
Must be water proof Broiler starter mash
2 Runs from November to March Conditions such as temperature can be controlled
Generally hot and wet 2 Trees help to manage soil and reduce erosion
3 Tomatoes Provides habitat for pollinators eg bees
4 Roma Valencia Black cherry Farm animal welfare improved eg shade
5 Wind vane - measures wind direction Birds nest in trees and feed on plant pests
Thermometer - measures temperature 3 Mineral matter Organic matter Air Water
Cup anemometer - measures wind speed 4 Semi-skilled : needs little training - tractor driver
Rain gauge - measures rainfall 5 Evaporation Transpiration
Hygrometer - measures atmospheric humidity Condensation Precipitation
6 Region 5 6 Source of energy for evaporation & transpiration.
7 Clay - poorly drained, sticky when wet. 7 Seepage of water into the soil
Loam - well drained Sand - large grained 8 Nutrients washed down the soil to level where
8 Stones Grass Straw Hay plants cannot reach them.
9 Industrial wastes Agrochemicals Fertilizers 9 Excessive irrigation
Sewage Very high rainfall
10 Death of fish and livestock Lack of organic matter in the soil.
Eutrophication – excessive growth of algae etc in Poor soil structure eg sand
water bodies due to contamination by fertilizers. 10 Mulch decays to form manure
11 Environmental Management Agency Conserves moisture hence saves water
12 Sustainable utilisation of natural resources 11 Manuring Tied ridges Pot holing
Protection of the environment 12 Spread of diseases to humans and livestock
13 Roots : draw water and nutrients from soil Can cause food contamination
Provide support to the plant Destroy crop by cutting their roots
Flowers : Attract insects for pollination 13 Dung can be used as manure
Contains the male and female reproductive organs 14 Rinse containers and recycle or bury them.
Stem : Supports the branches and leaves 15 Helmet
Carries water and minerals to the leaves 16 Napsack sprayer
14 Nitrogen : Growth . Aids photosynthesis to occur 17 Mineral matter : 45%
Phosphorous : root formation and flowering. Water : 25%
Potassium : Helps plants make strong stems and Air : 25%
in fight against diseases. Organic matter : 5%
15 Wear safety clothing 18 Provides plant nutrients
Use machinery for intended purposes only Improves soil water holding capacity
Never touch moving parts of machinery Helps in conserving soil moisture
16 Animal production : dosing eg cattle 19 Goggles
Soil science : testing soil structure 20 Their crops are only rain fed, not irrigated
Agricultural engineering : regular maintenance of 21 Cattle ranching
farm machinery 22 Natural farming Region 1
23 Watering tool : watering can
Cutting tool : Secateurs (pruning shears)
Digging tool : hoe
 TEST 9 ANSWERS TEST 10 ANSWERS
1 Aphids 1 Supports large numbers of birds at a time
2 Jam Fruit juices Wine Sauces eg tomato Reduces the emergence of coccidiosis
3 Army worms Spider mites Aphids Stem borer Labour efficient – only a few people required to
4 Imparts pupils with practical agriculture skills manage a large number of birds.
Extra income for school from selling vegetables 2 Provide water for irrigation in dry season.
Cheaper than buying (boarding schools) Small power plants now run throughout the year
5 Conserves soil moisture. Reduces soil erosion Fishing from the dam can boost the farmer’s
Improves soil fertility. Helps to control weeds income.
6 Tea and coffee 3 Chickens and Rabbits
7 Eggs and meat Both are affected by coccidiosis
8 Seeks ways to maximise agric output sustainably 4 Mouldboard
Seeks markets for Agricultural produce 5 Duck
Deals with making agriculture a profitable business 6 Domestic, small animals kept for food and other
9 Top dressing - application of fertilizers on the products eg poultry and rabbits
surface after emergence of crops. 7 It is the point of attachment to the work animal
Basal dressing - application of fertilizer at planting 8 Mouldboard plough
of seeds. 9 Breaks plants
Green manure - water mixed with manure and Damages farm structures
applied in liquid form. Spreads pests and agrochemical vapours
10 Cheap ways of providing plant nutrients 10 Livestock can feed on crops
Organic matter helps to conserve soil moisture. Livestock can walk through fields and break crops
11 Chemical methods using agrochemicals 11 Wind speed Rainfall
Cultural methods like crop rotation Humidity Temperature
Biological methods – use of one organism to
control another eg wasps feeding on aphids 12 Chipinge - Region 1
12 Higher altitudes are usually cooler and wetter than Harare - Region 2
lower altitudes. Chiredzi - Region 5
13 More sunshine means more photosynthesis and 13 Region 5
fast growth of crops 14 Region 1 - Tea and coffee plantations
14 Winter crops are grown under irrigation Region 5 - Sugar cane under irrigation
15 Loss of water from plants to the atmosphere 15 Fungicides - kill fungi and their spores
through leaves or stems. Herbicides - kill weeds
16 Use of food made during photosynthesis and Insecticides - kill insects
oxygen to produce energy for plant growth. 16 Deep litter system can manage more birds at a
17 Plants use water from soil and carbon dioxide from time than battery cage
air to make food. Sunlight is required for process. Diseases spread faster in deep litter than in
18 Coccidiosis battery cage system.
19 Avian influenza 17 Loam
20 Coccidiosis 18 Roundworms
21 Moisture Warmth 19 Abnormal droppings like diarrhoea
Oxygen 20 Respiratory bacterial infection
22 Poultry 21 Fowl pox
23 Increased hygiene suppresses diseases 22 Cotton Wheat Tea
Easy to manage Tobacco Cocoa
There are no problems of litter 23 Planting trees and grasses
24 May promote spreading of pests and diseases Construction of wind barriers such as walls
Mulch may slow down warming up of soil in winter Mulching
and increase time for seeds to germinate. 24 Agricultural engineering
25 Drowning of livestock
Leaching of plant nutrients
Waterlogging leading to death of crops
Washing away of nutrients through soil erosion
 TEST 11 ANSWERS TEST 12 ANSWERS
1 a) Region 5 1 Vitamin C - Good for immune system and healthy
b) Region 1 gums
c) Region 5 Vitamin A – for good vision and healthy skin
d) Region 5 2 Organisms with harmful effects on the growth
e) Region 2 and health of crops
2 Provides the nutritional needs of the family 3 Stunted growth
Surplus may be sold to improve household income Poor yields
Ready source of employment Pests help to spread diseases in crops
3 Buck 4 Baobab tree (muuyu, umkhomo)
4 Doe Marula tree (mupfura, umganu)
5 Kitten 5 Manure from the decomposition of plant and
6 Droppings animal matter.
Fur 6 Waterlogging leads to death of crops
Pelt Leaching of essential nutrients
7 Cattle Loss of fertile, top soil through erosion
Goats Drowning of livestock
Sheep Destruction o farm structures such as barns
Donkeys 7 Solar energy
Horses 8 Sand – large grains, highly permeable
8 They supply draught power to small scale farmers Clay – fine particles, poorly aerated, low
They can be sold to boost household income permeability
9 Provide meat which is important in the nutritional Loam – good structure for crop growth
requirements of the nation. 9 Food required = 15/100 × 3000 = 450g
Their droppings are an important source of manure 10 Weather station
10 Cutting down of trees, usually for farming 11 Rain Gauge
purposes, without planting more. 12 Millimetres (mm)
11 Stunted growth of crops 13 Wind vane
Weeds help to spread pests and diseases 14 1 metre (guideline is 90-150cm)
Increased competition for water and nutrients, 15 Hot and wet season (summer)
leading to poor yields. 16 Thrips
12 Witch weeds Crickets
13 Chemicals - use of herbicides to kill weeds Stalk borers
Mechanical - use of ploughs to turn over soil and 17 Protection against harsh weather eg rainfall
bury weeds. Protection against predators such as wild cats
14 Soil scientist 18 24 seeds germinated.
15 Top soil contains micro organisms which will help. Percentage germination = 24/40 × 100 = 60%
the compost heap break down faster 19 The temperature will be too low
16 Percentage germination = 15/25 × 100 = 60% Lack of adequate moisture
17 Transport 20 Hutch
Electric power 21 The process by which rabbits give birth.
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18 Pollination 22 Helps in absorption of other nutrients and for
19 Hardening of the top surface of soil. strong bones and teeth
20 Runoff carries soil to dams. Stream bank cultivation 23 To repair body cells and make new ones
worsens the problem. Growth and development
21 Vicon spreader Boosts the immune system
22 Wheat Helps the body to maintain proper blood pH
23 Biological control method 24 Proteins
24 A diet that contains all the essential nutrients for. Carbohydrates
fast and healthy growth of livestock Vitamins
25 Source of energy for livestock. 25 Grazers
Usually contain dietary fiber
 TEST 13 ANSWERS TEST 14 ANSWERS
1 Break down organic matter into humus 1 Eggs
Burrows created increase soil aeration Feathers
Increase soil fertility content by carrying 2 Broilers
organic matter into the soil. 3 Profit is the amount by which income exceeds
2 Mulching expenditure.
Manuring Weeding 4 Stalk
3 Profit = 120 – 92 = $28 (Always show working) Roots
4 He burns the crop. The result is yellow or brwn Leaves
discolouration and root damage. Tussel
5 Fixed costs: Labour and rent (rented farms) 5 Feed
Variable costs: Fertilizers and agrochemicals Vaccines
6 Higher labour costs Day old chicks
Lower application efficiency of water 6 A record showing all the equipment and
7 Curing tobacco machinery available at a given time.
8 Household furniture 7 Shifting cultivation
Livestock housing Subsistence farming
9 Cutting down trees promotes deforestation Commercial farming
Destroys forests leading to soil erosion 8 Organic and inorganic fertilizers
10 Water driven out = 40 – 25 = 15g. 9 Availability or source of irrigation water
Percentage 15/40 × 100 = 37,5% (Show working) Type of soil and climate at site
11 Crop roots fail to breath and die Accessibility of site
Soil microorganisms responsible for breaking down 10 Pruning to remove diseased and dry branches
organic matter to humus die. Weeding regularly to stop spread of diseases
Waterlogging may occur which also affects soil Spraying regularly to control pests
aeration 11 Thermometer
12 Drip irrigation is more water efficient 12 Hygrometer
Drip is a surface type irrigation, sprinkler is an 13 To conserve their water in the dry season
overhead type of irrigation. 14 Water Air Organic matter Mineral matter
13 Wheat Rice 15 Water - 25%
Barley Sorghum Air - 25%
14 Running water Wind Mineral matter - 45%
Animals Ice Organic matter - 5%
15 Beans Peas 16 They help us plan for the future of the business
16 Cootonseed meal Soya bean meal They make running of the business more efficient
17 Manuring 17 The money we get from selling farm produce
Adding inorganic fertilizers 18 A place where farm produce is sold. (Other
Practising crop rotation markets exist as well)
18 Soya beans Raw green leafy vegetables 19 The money we spend in buying inputs and other
19 Shifting cultivation requirements necessary to run the farm.
20 Coccicidiosis Newcastle disease --- --- ---
Avian influenza Infectious bronchitis 20 To pay the correct taxes
Fowl pox The records are also necessary to determine if
the farm is making profits or losses.
21 Layers
22 Rainy season
Post rainy season
Cool and dry season
Warm and dry season
23 Between three and six months
24 Poultry
25 Lice
 TEST 15 ANSWERS TEST 16 ANSWERS
1 An estimate of the farm income and expenditure 1 Crop yield very high
for a given period eg one year. Livestock is well protected from predators
2 Partial budget Produce is harvested in bulk, lowering the selling
Whole farm budget price, getting more sales.
3 Mulching 2 Requires less labour than intensive farming
Manuring Makes economic use of otherwise idle land
Pot holing 3 Yields are lower compared with intensive farming
Tied ridging Requires large pieces of land
4 Fire Hailstorms Runoff 4 The rearing of cattle for milk
Animals Strong winds The rearing of cattle for meat
5 Ensures the smooth running of the farm eg inputs 5 Clear diagram
will not run out unexpectedly 6 The heat produced may kill organisms that break
Guides and encourages efficient use of available down the compost to make humus.
resources. 7 A simple farm structure where basic tools are
6 Profit = Income – Expenses hung for storage purposes.
= $36 000 - $24 000 = $12 000. 8 Garden fork
7 Collection and storage of rain water for future use Garden spade
8 Build small farm dams Rake
Direct rain from roof gutters into tanks 9 Tools become more accessible, which saves time
9 Dams They make preparation of tool registers faster
Aquifers 10 Watering tools : Watering can, Rain barrel
Concrete tanks Digging tools: Hoe, Pick, Mattock, Garden spade
10 Average annual temperatures Cutting tools: Machete, Secateurs, Slasher
Average annual rainfall 11 Pruning to remove diseased branches
11 Agrochemicals Sewage leakages Regular weeding
Acid rain Regular spraying to control pests
Industrial chemicals Controlled irrigation
Fertilizers 12 A chemical used to kill pests of animals/crops.
12 Disc harrow 13 Store in a secure, well ventilated agrochemical
13 Worms eg nematodes store room.
Flukes 14 To inform users the level of toxicity of the
14 Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given agrochemical.
place and time. 15 Rush to the nearest medical centre or clinic.
Climate is the average weather conditions of a 16 Insecticides – for controlling insects like bugs
place. Rodenticides – for killing rodents like rats
15 Artificial fertilizer manufactured in industry. This 17 Fruits, roots
fertilizer is not derived from organic matter. 18 Tilth affects soil aeration and root development
16 Cattle 19 Maize – common rust, bacterial stalk rot
17 Mango tree Apple tree 20 Ticks - poor appetite, slow growth
18 Layering Grafting Cuttings Suckers 21 Goggles, gloves, respirator
19 Make use of gardening magazines 22 Grain weevils
Advertise in local agric publications eg newspapers 23 Take away the containers, wash his hands with
Attend farming gatherings and advertise in person soap and rinse and dispose the containers.
20 Helps when drying grain naturally 24 An agrochemical used to kill fungi
Helps with pollination in wind pollinated crops 25 Five
21 High temperatures may cause wilting and death
Low temperatures slow down photosynthesis
causing slow growth
22 Soil nutrient content
23 Plants make food using carbon dioxide and water..
The process requires light to occur
24 Meteorologist
 TEST 17 ANSWERS TEST 18 ANSWERS
1 Cotton 1 Making furniture
2 Foreign currency Construction of farm structures
Jobs are created Making electricity poles
3 Tobacco Making fences
4 Regularly top up the deep litter 2 Accurate diagram showing 25% water, 25% air,
Regular inspection of birds for signs of sickness 5% organic matter and 45% minerals.
5 Protein - slow growth 3 Lack of air makes absorption of nutrients difficult
Calcium - Rickets Soil microbes need air to break down organic
6 Stop spreading of diseases by removing affected matter into humus.
branches. Poor soil aeration promotes certain diseases
To remove suckers and allow the tree to grow Soil air promotes plant and root growth
faster. Suckers take away water and nutrients. 4 Soil microbes need moisture for decomposition
7 Spray gun of organic matter.
Knapsack sprayer Plant nutrients dissolve in soil moisture and
8 Hoe become available to plants.
Secateurs 5 Soil organic matter is made up of plant and
9 Pick animal residues at different stages of
Garden spade decomposition.
10 Removal of excess seedlings to allow sufficient 6 They provide nutrients to crops
room for the remaining plants to grow. They help in adjusting soil pH to favourable levels
11 To reduce compaction and improve aeration 7 Supplies plants with essential nutrients
12 Summer months ie November to March Improves the structure of soils such as sand
13 Transplanting seedlings Helps to preserve soil moisture
Cultivating and aerating soil 8 Earthworms Crickets Bacteria Ants
Light weeding 9 Their burrows improve soil aeration
14 Annual temperatures They carry organic matter into the soil
Annual rainfall They break down organic matter into humus
15 Internal: Round worms, Tapeworms 10 The breakdown of rocks at the Earth’s surface by
External: Ticks, Fleas, Lice several agents such as acid, rainwater or
16 The temperature will be too low/ too high temperature changes.
There will be inadequate moisture 11 Physical weathering
17 Apples Pears Peaches Biological weathering
18 Buffalo Chemical weathering
Donkeys 12 Sand soil Clay soil
Cattle 13 Be careful here! Expenses were more than the
19 High annual rainfall income. Expenses = 850 + 1200 = $2 050.
Mild temperatures 14 Break down of rocks due to living organisms eg
20 Deforestation microbes, people and plants.
Burning of fossil fuels 15 The science of soil management and crop
Industrial chemicals which damage the ozone layer production
21 Afforestation and reforestation 16 Plant roots enter rock cracks. As they grow, they
Use cleaner sources of energy eg solar and hydro force the cracks to widen.
electricity. 17 Industrial emissions cause acid rain
22 Thermal energy Mining activities expose rocks to weathering
23 Solar energy agents
24 The type of farming I want to do 18 Running water and Wind
The amount of money I have 19 Soil compaction Growing tree roots.
The climatic conditions and soil types of the Mining activities
available farms. 20 Add organic manure Mulching
25 Hydro electricity 21 Planting trees, grasses and shrubs
It is a cleaner source of energy which does not Build wind barriers such as walls
contribute to deforestation Add organic matter to the soil
 TEST 19 ANSWERS TEST 20 ANSWERS
1 Growing of crops and rearing of animals to obtain 1 Solar
food and other by products. 2 Hydro electricity
2 Fertilizers Solar energy
Sewage 3 Acidic emissions mix with water vapour and
Industrial wastes and chemicals condense, falling during precipitation as acid rain.
Fuel and oil leakages from vehicles 4 Acid rain may kill fish in rivers
3 Use organic manure instead of artificial, inorganic Acid rain may disturb soil pH and damage crops.
fertilizers. 5 Farming specifically to sell produce. Usually done
Proper disposal of sewage. Check and mend leaks at a large scale.
4 Nitrogen : Stunted growth. Yellow leaves 6 Watering can
Phosphorus: Poor flowering and fruiting. 7 Only trained people to operate farm machinery
Purplish leaves Never touch moving parts of running machines
Potassium: Weak stems and low resistance to Keep children and domestic animals away
attack by diseases. 8 The process by which rabbits give birth
5 Use of water sparingly so that the water available 9 Percentage germination = 17/20 × 100 = 85%.
will be used for a longer period. 10 Cecal worms Roundworms
6 The sun 11 Carrots
7 Conversion of a liquid into a gas by heating Sweet potatoes
8 Cooled water vapour changing to liquid 12 The growing of trees where there were no trees
9 The falling of condensed water vapour from the previously.
sky in form of rain, snow, drizzle etc. 13 Agricultural Economist – Sources markets for
10 Weevil produce. Deals with distribution of produce.
11 Vegetables are perishable Agronomist – does research on ways to improve
12 Mbare Musika in Harare crop yields eg methods to control pests and
13 Crop rotation diseases.
Liming (acidic soils) 14 Leaves
Apply fertilizers (organic and inorganic) 15 Fishing activities supplement income
Irrigation of crops improves yields and income.
14 To support other branches and leaves 16 Contains organic matter which supplies plant
To conduct water and minerals to the leaves nutrients.
15 They attract insects for pollination Supports the roots of plants. Crop damage by
The create the fruits (reproduction) when the wind becomes difficult.
pollination occurs. 17 High temperatures damage crops
16 Make plant food through photosynthesis Recurrent droughts
Allow gases to enter and leave the plant 18 Aphids
Excess water from the plant is lost through leaves Rodents
17 The growing of different crops on a piece of land in 19 Chemical methods using agrochemicals
a cycle. Cultural methods like crop rotation
18 To control pests and diseases Biological methods
To maintain or improve soil fertility 20 Wheat
19 Leaf vegetable Root vegetable Soya beans
Flowering Fruit Rice
20 Root - Carrot 21 Siltation is the accumulation of sediments like
Fruit - Tomato sand in the river or dam. Major cause is stream
21 Grain Marketing Board bank cultivation.
22 Growing of crops depending entirely on moisture 22 Perishable fruits eg bananas. They tend to spoil if
already in the soil. No additional irrigation is done. ripened first and then transported or stored.
23 Reducing the number of livestock held usually by 23 The food eaten routinely and by the largest
selling to abattoirs. Done in years of drought or proportion of people in a country. Sadza.
disease outbreaks. 24 The spread of diseases is minimised.
24 Poultry lice Scaly-leg mites 25 Nitrogen
25 Drought Phosphorus
 TEST 21 ANSWERS TEST 22 ANSWERS
1 Proper disposal of sewage 1 Harvested rain water Rivers
Increase use of natural, organic manure Groundwater from wells
Proper disposal of used car and machine oils 2 The artificial application of water to a crop.
2 Tufted grass grows as single units with spaces in Used in times of drought or winter crops.
between. Runner grass spreads on the available 3 Irrigation of crops
area and covers it completely. Drinking (livestock and workers)
3 Soil nutrients washed down to levels where crops Washing and cooling machines
cannot reach them. Heavy rains, poor soil structure Dissolving pesticides before application
and lack of organic matter in soil promote leaching 4 Chemicals used to control pests and diseases of
4 Previously foreign plants now grown locally. crops and livestock.
5 Compost is used to prepare organic manure. 5 Readily available source of employment
Leaves or grass acted upon by micro organisms Foreign currency earnings
make humus. Nutritional needs of people
6 To avoid overheating of compost. Overheating kills 6 Protection of the soil from being carried away by
micro organisms and slows down the wind, rain, ice etc. Maintenance of soil fertility
decomposition process. is part of soil conservation.
7 The composition of soil in terms of percentages of 7 Mvurwi
sand, silt and clay in it. 8 Makes work easier and faster,
8 3 × 275 = $825. 5 × 17 = $85 9 Combine harvester Tractor
4 × 12 = $48 Electric water pumps
Total amount spent = 825 + 85 + 48 = $958 Diesel electric generators
9 Crop residues 10 To increase their life span
10 Wheat Potatoes To reduce the risk of theft
Maize Tobacco To reduce the risk of injuries when using them
Soya beans 11 Soil pollution
11 Rabbit feed Vaccines Poisoning of livestock drinking water sources
12 Intercropping Exposure of farm workers to poisonous vapours
13 Thinning 12 Clean them after use
14 Happens in the soil Grease moving parts eg wheel barrow axles
15 Underground water storage facilities Store them in water proof shelter
16 Sweet potato vines 13 Hard working
17 The high rainfall and cool temperatures there Honest
promote the growth of trees. Meets assigned work deadlines
18 Carbon 14 A record of fertilizers, pesticides, fuel or seeds
Nitrogen that farmers use for production
19 The first Saturday of December each year 15 Helps the farmer to plan ahead
20 Production of timber Food (fruits) 16 Store on tool rack or in wall shelves in a
Firewood workshop. Never leave them on the floor.
21 Apple tree 17 It’s easier to store and later locate clean tools
Citrus trees eg orange 18 To make work easier and improve productivity
Mango tree 19 Female rabbit
22 The proportion of sand, silt and clay in a soil. It 20 Supplies specific, known nutrients
measures the how fine or course a soil is. Can be applied in many forms eg liquid form
23 The support given to tomato plants as they grow. If Require less labour to apply than organic fertilizer
not done, plants lie on the ground and spread 21 More expensive than organic fertiliser
diseases faster Cause soil pollution if used in excess
24 Use water efficient irrigation methods eg drip 22 Kitten
Grow drought resistant crops eg millet 23 Organic manure
Add soil organic matter to reduce irrigation 24 A plantation is a commercial enterprise that is
Mulching of beds larger than a field and grows a cash crop. A crop
25 Cattle ranching is under extensive farming. is grown in a field usually for own consumption.
Practising it in region 1 is underutilisation of land. 25 Average is 30 days
 TEST 23 ANSWERS TEST 24 ANSWERS
1 The design, maintenance and appropriate usage of 1 Rabbits
agricultural tools, equipment and machinery. 2 To let dropping fall out. Accumulation of
2 The treatment of Agriculture as a business. Aims to droppings may promote diseases.
get the most output (food etc) from given inputs. 3 To prevent rusting
Deals with production methods, transportation and 4 Gullies (filled up with water.)
marketing of agric produce in a sustainable way. 5 Fill up the gullies created. Spread top soil to site.
3 They need firewood Grow runner grasses and shrubs
Clearing forests for farming reasons. 6 Create wind barriers such as walls or trees.
To get timber for construction 7 Wear safety clothing
To get traditional medicines Only well trained people to operate machines.
4 Clay Silt Sand Gravel 8 Type of soil at the site
5 To break up the crusty soil surface and allow easier Accessibility of site eg road networks
penetration of air, nutrients and water into the soil. Availability of water for irrigation (young trees)
6 Diarrhoea Rickets 9 Fire : Fire guard Livestock : Fencing
7 To conserve moisture in the soil and save water 10 Proper disposal of sewage
To reduce the risk of soil drying up leading to wilting Proper usage and disposal of agrochemicals
of young trees. Minimise use of herbicides to control weeds.
8 Afforestation 11 Drowning of people and livestock
9 Eucalyptus Breeding place for mosquitoes
10 Washes away top soil, leaving previously fertile land 12 Construction of retaining walls (retaining walls
barren. support the soil, making it harder for erosion to
Siltation of dams and rivers occur).
Creation of gullies, dangerous to people & livestock 13 We decide the profitable type of farming based
11 Brooder on the climatic conditions of a place.
12 The brooder supplies a warm, safe place for the 14 Add organic matter to the soil. Mulching
chicks to grow well. Intercropping
13 Overgrazing: exposure of plants to intensive grazing 15 Natural fertilisers are less expensive to use
for extended periods of time, without sufficient Natural fertilisers are friendly to the
recovery periods. environment. The do not cause soil pollution.
Stream bank cultivation: growing of crops along the 16 Increased humidity in livestock housing promotes
banks of a river/stream. diseases.
Vegetation: plants. Includes trees, grasses, shrubs 17 Temperature is a measure of how cold or hot a
14 Ready source of employment place, thing or body is, measured by a
Earns foreign currency eg tobacco thermometer.
Provides the countries nutritional needs 18 The amount of moisture in the atmosphere,
15 Nitrogen: Stunted growth and yellow leaves measured by the wet and dry bulb thermometer.
Phosphorous: Poor flowering and fruiting, poor 19 Four
rooting. 20 The Eastern highlands
16 Agricultural economics 21 The type of soil at the site
17 All crops are grown in soil. Soil provides nutrients The terrain of site
needed by crops. The availability of a source of water at site
18 Veterinary department Accessibility of site eg road network
19 Maize: maize stalk borer. Army worm. Corn aphids 22 The legume fixes nitrogen to the soil
20 Man made: dam Soya beans is a good source of protein
natural : spring Green crop can be used for green manuring
21 Animals kept by people for food, draught power, or Crop can be used as a cover crop
pet. 23 Fire Theft of trees Damage by wild animals
22 As a disease prevention strategy 24 Annual rainfall and temperature.
23 To prevent mosquitoes from breeding in them 25 Average annual rainfall of the place
To prevent cases of people and livestock drowning Average annual temperature of the place
24 Agricultural economics Type of soil. How much money I have
25 Forestry and Wildlife management General terrain of the farm
 TEST 25 ANSWERS TEST 26 ANSWERS
1 Carrots Onion Garlic Potato Onion 1 Ornamental horticulture is the growing of plants
2 Cabbage English rape Tomatoes for decorative purposes, not for food eg petunia
3 A foreign vegetable now grown locally 2 Fruits are a very good source income
4 Carrot They help to control soil erosion
5 The amount by which income is greater than An important food, cheap source of nutrients
expenses. 3 Dig a hole about 30cm deep
6 Climate Place manure inside the hole
7 Animal production Place the seedling in the hole on top of the
8 Reproduction Humus and fill with soil.
9 Sickle Tamp the soil to drive out air packets
10 Garden trowel Create a small basin and water the seedling
11 Maintenance --- --- ---
12 Millet 4 Performing surgical operations on livestock
13 Safety precautions Treatment of sick animals.
14 Digging tools Setting broken bones
Watering tools 5 Dead plant and animal residues at various stages
15 Ammonium nitrate of decomposition.
Compound D 6 Animal droppings eg cow dung, chicken manure
Urea Crop residues
16 Once applied, it works immediately Leguminous crops eg beans as green manure
Contains all necessary nutrients, ready to use, in 7 Income = 35 × 12 = $420.
appropriate amounts. Expenses = 420 – 250 = $170.
Easier to apply than organic fertilizer 8 Grow cover crops.
17 It causes soil and water pollution Mulching
It is more expensive than organic fertilizer Retaining walls
Requires careful measurement of quantity. Too 9 Poor aeration.
much of it can burn the crops. Poor soil structure. Clay does not allow free
18 Breathing by livestock growth of roots.
Plant roots need air to breath 10 Allows leaching
Microorganisms need air to break down organic It is too loose to support plants by roots
matter into humus. 11 The soil is generally loose, allowing tubers to
19 Drinking by livestock grow freely in size. The soil is well aerated.
Irrigation of crops 12 Loam soil
Cleaning and cooling farm machinery 13 Moisture is needed by soil micro-organisms
20 Indigenous cucumber (gaka) which break down organic matter to humus.
Okra (derere, delele) 14 Compound D
Spider vegetable (nyeve, ulude) Single Super Phosphate
21 Indigenous vegetables are more drought resistant 15 Air
Indigenous vegetables are more resistant to attack 16 Grass Tree leaves Crop residues
by pests and diseases. 17 To protect them from bad weather such as rain
Indigenous vegetable can be grown in a wider For easy access when required for use
variety of soils. 18 Dams Boreholes
22 Engine oils and grease 19 A soil where all air has been driven out and
Spare parts replaced by water.
Fuel 20 An estimate of income and expenditure for the
23 Forestry is the practice of managing forest lands farm, usually for one year.
for uses such as agricultural, commercial or public. 21 Partial budget
24 The practice of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers Whole farm budget
and ornamental plants. 22 Ensures that operations at the farm run
25 Tulips smoothly, without inputs running out
Orchids unexpectedly.
Roses Helps to decide the viability of farm projects
 TEST 27 ANSWERS TEST 28 ANSWERS
1 Organic matter 1 Bones - piano keys, buttons
2 20 × 7 = 140 16 × 10 = $160 Hides – leather products like shoes, handbags
Profit = 160 – 140 = $20 (Show working) Dung - manure
3 Minerals provide nutrients to plants 2 Gwanda and Mwenezi
Mineral help to adjust soil pH 3 Low rainfall hence unsuitable for crops
4 Supplies essential nutrients to crops Large stretches for land available for this type of
Improves soil structure extensive farming.
Helps in soil moisture conservation 4 They have smaller pieces of land than their
5 Chemicals in water may cause death commercial counterparts.
Harmful organisms may cause diseases They use basic tools and manual labour
6 Make sure there are no children at the site They lack appropriate skills for maximising
7 A place where weather elements such as rainfall, agricultural output from a piece of land
wind speed and temperature are recorded. 5 Store water for winter irrigation
8 Temperature changes People and animals Supplement rain water in years of drought
Tree roots Acids 6 Calcium and Vitamin C
9 Industries release gases into the air, which mix 7 Prepare compost and add to their fields
with rain to form acid rain 8 Naartjies
Strip mining activities Oranges
Road construction pavements and landscape Grapefruit
changes redirects runoff to rocks 9 Plantations eg tea, coffee
10 Apiculture Dairy cattle farming
--- --- --- Forestry eg wattle
11 To improve the soil structure 10 Broilers are less resistant to attack by diseases
To improve the soil fertility Broilers grow faster than indigenous chicken
12 Deep Litter system 11 Clearing of trees and other vegetation usually for
Battery Cage system farming purposes.
13 Standing hutches 12 Supply hydro electricity to rural and farming
Stacked cages communities
14 Organic fertilizer also improves soil structure, in Make it mandatory for everyone to plant trees on
addition to supplying essential nutrients. given dates, mainly in the affected areas.
Inorganic fertilizer is prone to leaching, unlike 13 Purple
organic fertilizer 14 Thoroughly rinse the eyes with running water
15 Rake – Spikes can cause foot injury 15 Drinking by livestock
16 A record of inputs farmers use in their production Cooling and washing machines
eg fuel, fertilizers and pesticides. Dipping pools for livestock
17 Loosening, lifting and turning over the soil Cleaning animal housing eg pig sties
18 A condition in plants when more water is lost by 16 They have common diseases like coccidiosis
evaporation than is absorbed from the soil. 17 For droppings to fall out. Accumulation of
19 Pollination droppings promotes diseases.
20 Bees 18 Workers may steal inputs, leading to losses
21 Weathering of rocks He will fail to budget for operations and run out
22 Sand of funds before crops are ready for the market.
Clay 19 Red water Heart water Anthrax
Loam 20 They are destroyed by burning.
23 Large soil particles 21 The meat might may be infected with diseases
Poor water holding capacity (allows leaching) that can be passed on to people.
Loose – particles do not bind together even when 22 False. It is tobacco.
wet 23 Wheat
24 Leaching Maize
25 Add organic matter to the soil 24 Apple
Control the amount of water applied for irrigation Mango
25 Tomatoes
 TEST 29 ANSWERS TEST 30 ANSWERS
1 Apple 1 Industrial waste
Mango 2 Green manuring
Orange 3 Moisture favours growth of micro-organisms
2 Orchids Moisture and warmth will cause germination of
Tulip stored seeds.
3 A piece of equipment which may be animal or 4 Rickets – lack of calcium
tractor drawn in farm operations such as ploughing Rough coat – copper deficiency
4 Boom sprayer 5 Machinery lowers the otherwise high labour costs
5 Knapsack sprayer Makes commercial farming possible
6 Broadcasting 6 Late winter – July and August
Foliar application 7 Cob
7 Centre pivot (a form of overhead sprinkler) 8 Round worms
8 Combine harvester 9 Water holding capacity
9 They are perishable Ease of root penetration
10 Milking machines Aeration
11 The facility where animals are slaughtered for food 10 Removal of soil along drainage lines by surface
12 Proteins runoff, creating deep, long water channels.
carbohydrates 11 Uniform removal of thin layers of soil by overland
13 Rabbits flow of water.
Chickens 12 Gloves
Goats Goggles
Turkeys 13 Wattle tree
Geese Gum tree
Ducks 14 Mixed cropping
14 Domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat eg geese 15 Secateurs
15 The practice of beekeeping 16 Slasher or sickle
16 Nectar – a sweet substance used to make honey 17 Cut, peeled
17 They consume most of their produce, leaving a Dried
little to sell. Treated
Their costs of production are relatively higher 18 Manufacturing furniture
18 Rabbit pellets Construction of farm structures
19 The treated seeds of maize sown in fields 19 A diet that consists essential nutrients such as
20 Wasps proteins, vitamins and other minerals.
Hornets 20 Root nodules
Bees 21 Watering - watering can
21 Add organic matter to the soil Pruning - secateurs (pruning shears)
Avoid excessive irrigation 22 Apples Pears Peaches Grapes Apricots Plums
22 Wasp 23 They mix soil layers and increase organic matter
23 Chipinge in Eastern highlands in the soil.
24 To save money on transport and make more profit 24 Recurrent droughts, causing poor yields
For perishable produce to reach the market fast 25 Dairy farming
25 Soil erosion 26 Fixed costs : Rent Labour
26 They provide timber for construction Variable costs : Pesticides Seeds
They help to minimise soil erosion 27 Nitrogen
Firewood Yellow leaves and stunted growth
Fruits used as cheap source of food ....
27 Pollination of wind pollinated flowers Phosphorous
Helps sun dried vegetables dry faster Poor fruiting and flowering. Purple leaves
28 Makes forest fires spread faster ....
Breaks stems of crops Potassium
Destroys farm structures Weak stems.
Drives dirt into vegetables being sun dried Orange coloured leaves with scorched ends
 TEST 31 ANSWERS TEST 32 ANSWERS
1 Urea 1 They provide draught power
Compound D They contribute to national and household food
Ammonium nitrate requirements.
2 They rust Source of income when sold
Wooden handles weaken and eventually break 2 Horse
3 Cleaning animal housing like pig sties 3 Food grown or developed for livestock and
Rinsing agrochemical containers before disposal poultry.
4 Sprinkler irrigation 4 Maize
Basin irrigation Wheat
Flood irrigation Soya beans Cotton (seed)
Drip irrigation - Saves water. Water is directed to 5 Soya bean meal
the plant roots, starving weeds of water. 6 Marula
5 Pesticides Baobab
Fertilizer Snot apple tree (mutohwe)
Seed 7 Growing of plants for decorative purposes and
6 Feed not for food eg roses, tulip
Vaccines 8 Droppings
7 The raising of livestock and growing of crops for Fur
own consumption or for sale. Intestines
8 Rainfall 9 Droppings – used as manure
Temperature Intestines – used for pet feeding
9 Forestry Fur – used for lining coats and stuffing pillows
Dairy farming 10 Urea
Perennial crop production eg tea, bananas Ammonium nitrate
10 Add organic matter to the soil 11 Eastern highlands
11 Leaching 12 Weak stems
Waterlogging Low resistance to attack by diseases
12 Diesel pumps are more expensive to run 13 It encourages root growth
Diesel pumps cause air pollution It promotes seed germination
13 Planting trees and grasses 14 Reducing tillage
Use cleaner sources of energy such as hydro Use cover crops
electricity, avoid fossil fuels. 15 Short with several branches and leaves
Minimise use of chemicals which damage the --- --- ---
ozone layer. 16 Establishment of shrubs in homes and businesses
14 Participate in breaking down organic matter into Maintenance of shrubs eg pruning
humus. 17 Shrubs have multiple stems and are shorter in
Burrows they create improve soil aeration height than trees.
15 7 × 35 = $245 12 × 20 = $240 18 Organic matter eg Crop residues in the process of
Income = 245 + 240 = $485 Expenses = $205 decomposition by micro-organisms.
Profit = Income – Expenses = 485 – 205 = $280. 19 Grow cover crops
16 Rinse them and send them for recycling Add organic matter to the soil
17 Used oils from machines such as tractors 20 Goitre
Agrochemicals --- --- ---
18 The temperature is too high 21 The washing away of top soil in layers mainly by
19 Coccidiosis surface runoff.
20 Rabbits 22 They cause soil pollution in the long run
21 Broilers They are expensive
22 Vitamin A 23 Iron Cobalt Magnesium
23 Fast growth Copper Iodine
Improved resistance to attack by diseases 24 Siltation of rivers and dams
24 Loss = 8500 – 6500 = $2000 (Expenses > Income) 25 Deposition of sediments such as sand into rivers
25 Region 3 - Kwekwe and dams.
 TEST 33 ANSWERS TEST 34 ANSWERS
1 Biological weathering is the weakening and break 1 Shrubs
down of rocks by plants, animals and microbes eg Bananas
plant roots on rocks. 2 Layering
2 Physical weathering refers to rocks breaking down Grafting
without a change in their chemical composition eg 3 Budding
weathering due to temperature changes. 4 Avocado
3 Top soil Mango
Sub soil Pawpaw
Gravel 5 Boating – through oil and fuel leaks.
Parent Rock 6 To conserve and improve fish populations
4 Top soil has the finest particles and contains ------- -----------
humus. This layer supports plant growth. 7 Fruits usually known for their rich Vitamin C
5 Sub soil has larger particles than the top soil. It content eg oranges and grapefruit.
does not contain nutrients needed by plants. 8 Trellising
Nutrients may reach this layer due to leaching. 9 They have weak stems. If left lying on the ground
6 Percentage germination = 18/30 × 100 = 60% this may encourage spreading of diseases.
7 Hailstorm 10 Buy seedlings from reliable nurseries
Fire 11 Slow growth
Animals -- Frost Livestock easily affected by diseases
Strong winds -- Drought 12 Stunted growth
Pests and diseases -- Lightning Yellowing of leaves
8 Add organic manure 13 Percentage of moisture 6/20 × 100 = 30%
Practise crop rotation with legumes 14 Add organic manure
9 Requires smaller capital than diversified farming Add inorganic fertilizer
Farm management more efficient, leading to Practise crop rotation with a legume
higher output per unit area. 15 Leaves turn purplish
10 The top soil has a good structure to support root Poor flowering and fruiting
penetration and growth. It has organic matter too. 16 It can readily be made at the farm
11 An unskilled worker requires no special training to It does not have long term negative effects like
do their job eg workers who pick fruit at a farm. soil pollution.
12 He designs, maintains, plans the appropriate usage 17 A fertilizer that supplies the crop with one
of farm implements and machinery. nutrient only.
13 Semi skilled workers received little training, usually 18 Urea
on the farm eg tractor driver and workshop Ammonium nitrate
technician. 19 Helps to conserve moisture in a field
14 Ammonium nitrate 20 Top soil has humus which supplies plant nutrients
15 Millet Rapoko Sorghum Top soil supports plant roots, reducing plant
16 Solar energy damage by wind.
17 Rent 21 Contour ridges help to reduce soil erosion by
Taxes and insurance running water.
18 150/1000 = 15% 22 Keeping too many livestock, more than the piece
Food required per day 15/100 × 70 = 10.5kg of land can sustain. Major cause of overgrazing.
19 Shifting cultivation 23 Overgrazing
20 Calcium Fast transmission of pests and diseases
------- -------- 24 Livestock grow faster
21 They treat sick animals and perform surgical Does not cause overgrazing
operations. Improves soil fertility
22 Provide storage, handling and grain processing 25 False
facilities 26 Bones and horns Fur
23 Many pests and diseases thrive in wet weather Hides Cow dung
24 To protect crops from wild animals 27 Fur - making coats for warmth in cold season
To keep livestock away from highways Intestines - for pet feeding
 TEST 35 ANSWERS TEST 36 ANSWERS
1 Grooving poles when building farm structures 1 Clover Soya beans Cowpeas
2 Twisting and cutting wires when making a fence 2 Compound D
3 Pruning shrubs an young trees 3 Ammonium nitrate
4 Cutting grass at household level 4 Pruning
5 To control weeds 5 Prolonged exposure to wet soil promotes rusting
To bury crop residues Clean equipment works more efficiently
To prepare a proper seedbed for planting Dirty equipment demotivates workers and may
6 False lower productivity.
7 Donkeys 6 Expenses = 300 + ( 35 × 7) + 155 = $700
Cattle Income = (100 × 8) + (90 × 9) = 800 + 810 = $1 610
8 Wear goggles for eye protection Profit = 1 610 – 700 = $910.
Do not spray against the wind --- --- ---
9 Tomatoes are perishable. They need to reach the 7 Budget
market fast. 8 Mazvikadei dam
10 The practice of bee keeping Kariba dam
11 Proteins and carbohydrates Osborne dam
12 Slow growth Tokwe Mokorsi dam
Loss of appetite 9 Division of agricultural land and its reallocation to
Fatigue landless people.
Loss of blood from intestines 10 a) wheat
13 Injury b) peas
Nasal infection c) carrot
14 The marks placed on cattle bodies for identification d) Tulip
purposes. e) Marula
15 Makes cattle identification easier ...... ......
Reduces cases of stock theft 11 Meteorologist
--- ---- --- 12 Cattle ranching
16 Lower cost – indigenous chickens do not need 13 A small structure with side openings. It houses the
special feed. thermometer.
Indigenous chickens are more resistant to attack by 14 Department of Forestry and Wildlife management
diseases 15 Wheat
17 Harvested water is safer to drink, river water may 16 Nematodes
be contaminated. 17 Diversified farming
Less labour required. Water may be harvested 18 Shifting cultivation
right at the point of usage. 19 Subsistence farmer
18 Elephant 20 Commercial farmer
19 Meat from wild animals supplements what we get 21 It is unreliable, theft and attack of birds by
from domestic animals predators are common
Foreign currency from tourists Chickens take too long to grow.
20 Tobacco Cotton Coffee 22 Increased hygiene lowers incidence of diseases
Tea Wheat Absence of litter problems
21 Pests; Aphids and maize stalk borers Easy to manage
Diseases; gray leaf spot and bacterial leaf blight 23 Broilers grow faster. Farmers need quick returns
22 A legume crop grown and ploughed back into the 24 Provision of housing with a controlled environment
soil before flowering. for chicks.
23 They replenish the soil with nitrogen === === ===
24 When you grow a new crop, pests which fed on the 25 Income = 195 × 7 = $1 365
previous crop die. Total income = $1 365
25 Green Total expenditure = $585
26 Approach supermarkets for a space to sale my Profit = Income - Expenditure
honey. = 1 365 - 585 = $780
Advertise my honey in a local farming magazine.
 TEST 37 ANSWERS TEST 38 ANSWERS
1 Oxygen (air) 1 A partial budget estimates the costs and returns
Moisture of one or more farming activities at a farm
Warmth but not the whole farm eg budget for fertilizers.
2 Region 1 A whole farm budget applies the whole farm.
3 Drip irrigation 2 Prolonged exposure to high temperatures or
Sprinkler irrigation Flood irrigation physical exertion in high temperatures.
4 The increase in global temperatures due to 3 Lake Mutirikwi
Accumulation of gases such as carbon dioxide in 4 Reduced rural-urban migration
the air. Reduce overreliance on the government to meet
5 Use cleaner sources of energy such as solar energy national food requirements.
Plant more trees and grasses 5 Underutilisation of land as some beneficiaries
6 Pruning young trees and shrubs never used the allocated land for farming
7 A hand tool used for digging and chopping Deforestation by new farmers
8 Nursery 6 Agrochemicals pollute the soil and water
9 Watering tools Agrochemicals kill soil microbes, affecting fertility
Digging tools 7 Drip irrigation
Spraying tools 8 Barley Wheat
10 An organism which spreads diseases in livestock by 9 To improve the taste of their meat
moving pathogens from one animal to another. To lower the tampers of young males
11 Millet 10 Agricultural engineering
Rapoko 11 Leaf vegetables
Sorghum 12 It must be well ventilated
12 From banks eg Agribank in Zimbabwe It must be free of any openings that may allow
From institutional investors eg Econet rain water to enter.
13 Lice Ticks Flies 13 To reduce the spread of pests and diseases
14 Tokwe-Mukorsi To reduce competition for nutrients and sunlight
15 Loss of water from a plant into the atmosphere and improve yields.
mainly through the leaves. 14 They must be disposed of in a way that does not
16 Soya beans damage the environment
17 Water: microbes need water to break down 15 Expenditure = 120 + 180 = $300.
organic matter. Plants take up water to grow. 16 Grow drought resistant crops
Air : Soil organisms need air to function eg break 17 Boom sprayer Disc harrow Disc plough
down organic matter. Plants grow well in well 18 Perennial crops do not need replanting every
aerated soils. year eg tea, coffee and bananas.
Organic matter supplies nutrients to plants. It also 19 Doe
helps to conserve soil moisture and reduce soil 20 Their rainfall and temperature needs differ.
erosion. 21 Waters both crops and weeds
18 Growing trees Acids Unsuitable for crops such as tomatoes which are
Animals Ice easily damaged by frost.
Humans Temperature changes 22 Vitamins – leafy green vegetables
19 They help to break down organic matter into Proteins – cotton seed cake (or soya bean meal)
humus 23 Hygrometer
Their burrows help to aerate the soil 24 Rain gauge
20 Protein 25 Poisoning of people and livestock drinking
21 Fodder crops are crops that are cultivated primarily contaminated water
for animal feed. Blindness as chemicals enter the eyes
22 The level of acidity or alkalinity of the soil. pH 7 is Skin corrosion due to failure to wear gloves
neutral. pH above 7 to 14 is alkaline. pH below 7 is 26 Drought – grow drought resistant crops
acidic. Transport to carry produce to the market – make
23 Humus contributions and buy shared, small trucks.
24 Earthworms Nematodes Access to credit – run well managed joint projects
25 Veterinary doctor 26. Lime and apply for credit as a group.
 TEST 39 ANSWERS TEST 40 ANSWERS
1 Regular service 1 Spinach Tomatoes
Replace worn out parts Carrots Beans
Tow and carry loads within manufacturer’s 2 Helps to control crop pests and diseases
recommendations. 3 To regenerate depleted nutrients
2 Agricultural engineer Veterinary officer 4 Growing the same crop in a field year after year
3 Fruit pickers 5 Depletes some soil nutrients
Farm cooks Allows build up of pests and diseases
4 Tractor driver 6 Growing of crops and rearing of livestock on the
Farm workshop technician same farm.
5 Maintenance of farm machinery and equipment 7 Advantages : Reduces risk of losses
Design simple farm structures eg barns Droppings from livestock can be used as manure
Set up appropriate irrigation systems at a farm Disadvantages :
6 Machines with moving parts, to reduce wear and Farm management becomes more difficult
tear More capital will be required to run the farm
7 Partial budget 8 Green - Amber - Red - Purple
Whole farm budget 9 Diarrhoea Loss of weight Loss of appetite
8 Pests and diseases of crops and livestock 10 Blood or mucus in droppings Appetite loss
Drought 11 For pruning trees and shrubs
Strong winds 12 Treating sick animals
Hailstorms 13 To improve the taste of meat
9 Improves soil nutrients Bull calves are castrated to calm their tempers
Improves soil water holding capacity and make them less aggressive.
Improves soil structure 14 Rabbits Chickens Ducks Turkeys
10 Improve soil fertility by carrying organic matter 15 Chickens Ducks Turkeys Geese
into the soil. Their burrows improve soil aeration. 16 Mineral matter Organic matter Air water
11 Drip irrigation system 17 Poor aeration and soil structure. Clay does not
12 Birds are killed by predators allow free enlargement of potatoes.
Very slow growth due to lack of proper nutrients 18 To control pests and diseases
13 Coccidiosis affects both To allow for faster growth of tobacco plants
14 Cocccidiosis 19 The process of producing young ones (offspring)
15 Small livestock require less capital in both plants and animals.
16 Prepare housing and watering for the birds 20 To make the tractor lighter and avoid soil may
Buy vaccines for the chicks compaction. Seeds planted on compacted soil
Buy the broiler starter mash for chicks not germinate.
Buy the chicks 21 Manuring all fields
17 Climatic conditions in some areas do not favour the Grow drought tolerant crops such as millet
production of tobacco. Use irrigation methods with low demand for.
18 To reduce the damage caused by feather and vent water eg drip irrigation
pecking and improve livability. Practising dry land farming
19 There are more pests in summer than winter. 22 The Government supplies inputs to selected
20 Lice farmers. The Government directs the farmers to
Ticks grow crops of its choice eg maize. Farmers are
21 Nematodes (round worms) expected to deliver all grain harvested to a
Tapeworms parastatal , Grain Marketing Board for example.
Flukes 23 The inputs may be sold by some beneficiaries and
22 Nitrogen the Government fails to achieve its grain quantity
23 Ammonium nitrate as top dressing targets.
24 Compound D 24 Cattle ranching requires much less labour,
25 Top dressing attention and inputs than tobacco farming.
26 Mouldboard Hitch Frog Ploughshare 25 Send officers to teach the farmers ways of
27 Income = 900 × 12 = $10 800. maximising yields.
Profit = Income – Expenses = 10 800-8400= $2400 Supply government tractors to help with tillage
GRADE 7 AGRICULTURE

SECTION B SUGGESTED ANSWERS

Specimen Examinations
 Grade 7 AGRICULTURE

Specimen Examinations Answers

Examination 1 Paper 1 Answers

1 B 11 C 21 A 31 C 41 A
2 C 12 B 22 B 32 B 42 D
3 B 13 D 23 C 33 A 43 C
4 A 14 A 24 B 34 C 44 A
5 C 15 D 25 C 35 C 45 A
6 D 16 B 26 D 36 A 46 C
7 A 17 D 27 B 37 C 47 B
8 B 18 B 28 A 38 C 48 C
9 C 19 C 29 C 39 D 49 B
10 A 20 D 30 B 40 B 50 C

Examination 1 Paper 2 Answers

1. (a) It is the growing of crops and rearing of animals

(b) It provides food, clothes, foreign currency, jobs etc

(c) AREX officer

(d) Investigations on new technology to boost production.

2. (a) Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place. Climate is the average

weather conditions of a place recorded over a long time.

(b) 5

(c) 5

(d) So as to plan his/her activities.

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3. (a) Breaking down of rocks into smaller particles

(b) Animal and plant matter

(c) Physical, biological, chemical

4. (a) Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium

(b) Adding manure, adding artificial fertilisers, adding compost or humus.

5. (a) mulching, adding organic matter,

(b) leaves, chemicals from industries and agriculture, human waste etc.

6.

ANIMAL PRODUCT BY-PRODUCT

cattle Meat, milk.. Chees, yoghurt, manure, leather, glue,

etc.
chicken, poultry.. meat Feathers to make cushions

rabbits meat, Pelts, manure,.

7. (a) hoe

(b) digging, weeding

(c) blade

(d) 1] hoe, mattock, spade, fork, etc

2] axe, saw, slasher, secateurs etc.

3] watering can, hosepipe, bucket

8. (a) A flower. B leaf. C stem. D roots

(b) Flower where fruits are made, development of seeds. Leaves for photosynthesis, for losing out
water. Stem for supporting branches, and for transporting water from roots to all parts. Roots for
storage of food and to anchor the tree.

9. (a) An orchard should be near water supply, accessible, good soil drainage, deep soils.

(b) 1 any indigenous fruit trees such as mutohwe

2. any exotic fruit trees such as orange.

(c) jam, marmalade, juices etc.

10. (a) During respiration plants take in oxygen and giving out carbon dioxide and during
photosynthesis its vice versa.

(b) Physiology.

(c) They absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

(d) i) This is when plants make food

ii) Breathing

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 iii) The loss of water by plants through leaves.

iv) The movement of food or water to all parts of plant.

(e) Wind, insects.

EXAMINATION 2

PAPER 1

1D 2B 3A 4B 5A

6C 7D 8C 9C 10 A

11 C 12 B 13 D 14 A 15 D

16 A 17 B 18 A 19 D 20 A

21 A 22 A 23 B 24 A 25 A

26 C 27 B 28 A 29 C 30 D

31 A 32 B 33 B 34 A 35 D

36 A 37 B 38 C 39 D 40 C

41 A 42 D 43 B 44 A 45 A

46 A 47 B 48 C 49 A 50 B

EXAMINATION 2

PAPER 2

1 (a) Agriculture

(b) Drivers, teachers, AREX officers, etc

(c) Agricultural engineering

2 (a) Enrich the soil, improves water holding capacity, increases soil temperature for germination,
improves soil structure.

(b) By mulching, putting manure, adding organic matter.

3 (a) Small scale production of fruits, vegetables and flowers for sale.

(b) Market gardening, Flower production, Orchard

(c) In diversified farming a farmer keeps different types of animals and grows a variety of crops
while in specialised farming a farmer keeps one type of animal or grows one type of crop.

4 (a) Making water dirty.

(b) human waste, chemicals from agriculture, industries, etc.

(c) tap, well, dam, etc.

5 (a) Mattock.

(b) According to use. eg digging tools, cutting tools.

(c) storeroom.

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 (d) Greasing, cleaning, mending, etc.

6 (a) a place where young chicks are kept.

(b) furthers, manure, etc.

(c)

DISEASE SYMPTOMS CONTROL

-Coccidiosis Droppings with blood -Use coccidiostat
-Kill the infected bird
ii Fowl pox Pimples on the head Practice hygiene
New castle -Discharge of mucus from eyes. Isolate infected birds
etc.

SECTION B

7 (a) i) spade, hoe, pick. Etc ii) saw, slasher, machete, etc iii) bucket, can, wheelbarrow.

(b) rubber, wood, metal.

(c) It is fragile.

8 (a) The water cycle.

(b) Making tanks,

9 choose any fruit vegetable and explain how it is grown, eg tomato, pepper, egg plant.

10 (a) rainfall in the area, soil, source of water.

(b) fencing, clearing trees, weeding, scouting for pests etc.

EXAMINATION 3

PAPER 1

1D 2B 3D 4C 5B

6B 7A 8C 9B 10 C

11 C 12 A 13 B 14 B 15 B

16 C 17 A 18 C 19 D 20 A

21 B 22 B 23 B 24 B 25 C

26 B 27 A 28 B 29 C 30 C

31 B 32 B 33 A 34 B 35 B

36 C 37 B 38 C 39 A 40 D

41 C 42 B 43 D 44 C 45 A

46 A 47 C 48 A 49 C 50 C

EXAMINATION 3

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PAPRE 2

SECTION A

1 (a) It means agriculture is important.

(b) agricultural engineering, agricultural economics, crop production, etc.

(c) Animal production.

2 (a) i) Trained worker. ii) a worker who has knowledge but was not trained e.g tractor drivers.
iii) no skill required.

3 (a) rainfall and temperature.

(b) i)cup anemometer. ii) wind speed.

(c) Air pressure.

4 (a) to improve aeration, to improve water holding capacity of the soil, to turn down residue for
decaying. etc

(b) Planting, applying fertilisers.

5 (a) for the maintenance of farm equipment and machinery.

(b) When levelling the ground, when breaking lumps.

(c) spanner, file.

6 (a) Improves soil fertility, all soil nutrients are used fully, controls pests, improves yield.

(b) Application of fertiliser in a furrow.

(c) furrow/ open field.

SECTION B

7 Describing any growing of leafy vegetable.

8 A brassica is a leaf vegetable in cabbage family.

9 Growing any legume.

10 Management of root vegetable.

EXAMINATION 4

PAPER 1

1B 2D 3A 4C 5A

6A 7C 8A 9C 10 D

11 C 12 D 13 C 14 A 15 C

16 B 17 D 18 C 19 D 20 B

21 B 22 D 23 C 24 B 25 D

26 A 27 C 28 B 29 B 30 A

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31 B 32 B 33 A 34 C 35 A

36 D 37 C 38 A 39 C 40 B

41 A 42 B 43 B 44 D 45 A

46 A 47 A 48 A 49 D 50D

PAPER 2

SECTION A

1 (a) i) Farming where the farmer grows crops and keep animals.

ii) Growing one type of crop or keeping one animal year after year.

iii) Keeping different animals and growing different crops.

(b) When one project fails the farmer will still get yields from other projects, has high income base,
projects share risks.

2 (a) Horticulture.

(b) The product is perishable so it needs quick supply.

(C) Agronomists, veterinary officers, drivers, sales persons , etc.

3 (a) A plan to use money.

(b) Guides the farmer on how to use money,

It shows the farmer whether he/she is making profit or not, agriculture is business.

(c) $400+$118=$518.

4 (a) $420-$230=$130.

(b) seeds, fertilisers, labour, chemicals.

5 Cleaning, greasing, repairing, mending, wiping, oiling,

6 (a) i) Sugarcane ii) sunflower

(b) Crop production, animal production, agricultural engineering, agricultural economics, soil
science etc.

SECTION B

7 (a) i) repairs farm machinery, makes farm infrastructure and roads. ii) finds new varieties of crops,
researches on diseases of plants.

(b) dissolves nutrients, for photosynthesis, for cell tagged.

(c) adds nutrients, improves soil structure, improves aeration, improves water holding capacity.

(d) clay.

8 (a) pests, disease and weeds.

(b) CMR beetle (blister beetle), cutworm, aphids, semi loppers, bean stem maggot, red spider mite,
heliothis bollworm and nematodes.

(c) fencing, scaring.

(d) cotton, tea, tobacco.

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9 (a) i) $66 ii) $250 iii) $16 iv) $332 v) $15

(b) $313

(c) inventory, financial record, tool issue, etc.

10 (a) it does not fully utilise the land, protection of animals is very minimum, it is difficult to identify
sick animal, young animals can be lost.

(b) animals get high nutritive value of food, easy to detect sick animals, no losses through
predators.

(c) i) coccidiosis, fowl pox, new castle.

ii) Coccidiosis, Newcastle, rye neck, ear canker.

EXAMINATIN 5

PAPER 1
1D 2A 3A 4D 5A

6C 7D 8B 9D 10 C

11 A 12 A 13 D 14 C 15 B

16 D 17 A 18 C 19 A 20 C

21 A 22 D 23 D 24 D 25 B

26 C 27 C 28 A 29 C 30 D

31 C 32 B 33 C 34 C 35 A

36 B 37 D 38 C 39 A 40 D

41 C 42 D 43 B 44 C 45 B

46 A 47 B 48 A 49 B 50 D

PAPER 2

SECTION A

1 wheelbarrow, scotch cart, mouldboard plough, disc harrow, cultivator.

2 (a) wooden material will rot, metal tools will get rust.

(b) tools are named according to their use.

(c) arrange them on a tool rake.

(d) use the right tool for the right job, do not rush, sharpen it, wear protective clothes like
gumboots.

3 a=Above 1000mm b=tea plantations c=600-650mm d=intensive farming e=region 5.

4 (a) for cloud seeding, for pollination.

(b) i) degrees Celsius. ii) millimetres. iii) pascals.

5 (a) Fire brigade, National parks, Municipality, CAMPFIRE.

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 (b) Running water, temperature changes, freezing water.

6 (a) rill erosion, gully erosion, sheet erosion.

(b) wind, animal hooves, running water.

SECTION B

7 a=air b=water c=inorganic matter b=organic matter

(b) parts of a plant.

(c) roots to absorb nutrients, leaves for making food, stem to transport food from leaves to roots
and from roots to all parts, flowers for seed development.

8 (a) it will cause dams and rivers to dry up.

(b) small living non leaf plants which grows on dwalas or rocks. They weaken rocks causing
weathering.

(c) industries dispose of chemicals to the rivers,

(d) it causes soil erosion, it washes away nutrients.

(e) by mulching, by drip irrigation, by adding manure.

9 (a) it shows whether a famer is making profit, the farmer will decide on profitable projects, a
farmer can make changes, helps the farmer on how to use money.

(b) store them securely, clean them, greasing.

(c) rake, dibber, garden fork, shovel, spade

10(a) Lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhinoceros.

(b) fireguards, avoid veld fire.

(c) practising irrigation, growing drought resistant crops.

(d) cuttings.

EXAMINATION 6

PAPER 1

1A 2B 3B 4B 5A

6B 7C 8B 9A 10 D

11 B 12 A 13 B 14 A 15 A

16 D 17 D 18 A 19 B 20 B

21 B 22 A 23 A 24 B 25 B

26 B 27 C 28 C 29 B 30 A

31 B 32 A 33 D 34 B 35 A

36 C 37 D 38 C 39 D 40 A

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41 B 42 A 43 A 44 A 45 C

46 C 47 C 48 C 49 C 50 C

PAPER 2

SECTION A

1 (a) Promote foreign currency earning, create employment.

(b) Veterinary doctors, sales people, researchers etc.

(c) A veterinary doctor treats sick animals

2 (a) timber, clothes.

(b) dairy board, colcom, bata, etc

(c) Foreign currency

3 (a) tape, dam, borehole.

(b) watering animals, building farm structures, cleaning, watering plants etc.

4 (a) making structure, feeding animals.

(b) pick, hoe, fork, spade, etc

5 (a) weather.

(b) temperature ___________thermometer, rainfall _____ rain gauge , humidity ___ hygrometer,
air pressure_____pascals etc.

6 (a) cutting down of trees, exhaust fumes, gases from industries.

(b) floods, heat waves, droughts.

SECTION B

7 Slaughtering of the animal, dressing, packing meat in packs for selling as meat is the product. Meat
can be sold to locals, feathers as by products can be used to make pillows, droppings are used as
manure.

8 (a) mouldboard plough, wheelbarrow, harrow, scotch carts, yokes, etc.

(b) crop rotation, make use of chemicals, use treated seeds,

(c) i) irrigation, growing drought resistant crops.

ii) fencing, scaring, guarding

9 (a) i) grass, leaves, stalks, soil. ii) sickle, pick, shovel. iii) 2m long, 1m wide, 1m high.

(b) animal matter and plant matter.

(c) for living organisms to respire. These help in improving decomposition.

10 (a) dig the land and add organic matter, add basal cover, water the beds.

(b) i) marigold, dah lias, pausy ii) elephant ear, flame lily.

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 (c) aphids, caterpillars, cutworms.

EXAMINATION 7

PAPER 1

1D 2B 3D 4D 5D

6D 7B 8B 9A 10 A

11 A 12 C 13 A 14 A 15 B

16 C 17 C 18 D 19 C 20 C

21 D 22 A 23 B 24 B 25 B

26 A 27 D 28 A 29 A 30 A

31 D 32 A 33 B 34 A 35 D

36 C 37 A 38 B 39 C 40 C

41 C 42 A 43 D 44 D 45 C

46 D 47 C 48 D 49 C 50 D

EXAMINATION 7

PAPRE 2

SECTION A

1 (a)

WEATHER ELEMENT INSTRUMENT

humidity Hygrometer

Wind speed Cup anemometer

Temperature thermometer

Rainfall rain gauge.

(b) knots

2 (a) they help in decomposition of organic matter, fix in nitrogen, improves aeration.

(b) earthworm, ants, caterpillar etc.

(c) adds fertility, improves water holding capacity, improves soil structure.

3 (a) i) running water, strong winds, ii) oxygen, acid rain,

(b) roots.

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4 (a) weeding, spraying herbicides,

(b) mulching, adding manure, dripping.

5 (a) Cotton__________________ clothes.

(b) Citrus fruits_____________ juice.

(c) Wheat_________________ bread.

(d) Sugarcane______________ sugar.

(e) Maize__________________ mealie-meal.

6 (a) i) protein, fats. ii) carbohydrates.

(b) leaching.

(c) temperature, wind speed, humidity.

SECTION B

7 here the learner needs to explain how rabbits or chickens are kept under the following headings;
housing, feeds, caring diseases which affect, control of diseases, products and by products, marketing
.

8 (a) open roots, pedestals, muddy water, rills, splashes etc.

(b) gully filling, afforestation, reforestation, making ridges, terracing.

9 the answers given here differs with the areas of study on the party of the learner. However leaf
vegetables prefer winter.

10 (a) tree nursery need where there is reliable water supply, soils should be loam, away from astray
animals, etc

(b) good spacing, conducive weather, fenced etc.

EXAMINATION 8

PAPER 1

1A 2B 3C 4A 5C

6B 7D 8A 9C 10 C

11 A 12 B 13 B 14 B 15 C

16 A 17 B 18 C 19 C 20 C

21 B 22 C 23 C 24 A 25 B

26 D 27 B 28 B 29 B 30 A

31 A 32 C 33 C 34 A 35

36 C 37 C 38 A 39 B 40 B

41 B 42 D 43 D 44 D 45 D

46 C 47 D 48 A 49 C 50 C

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EXAMINATION 8

PAPRE 2

SECTION A

1 (a) i) When one project fails another one will help, there is high income base, Spread of risks,
diseases can be controlled. ii) more experience is gained, requires low capital to start.

(b) Growing of fruits and vegetables.

2 (a) sheep, cotton

(b) floods can cause water logging, hail storm can damage crops, little rainfall causes wilting.

3 (a)

TOOL CLASS
Axe, saw, sickle etc Cutting tool
Pick Digging tool
Bucket, hose pipe etc Watering tool
(b) spade

(c) combine harvester.

4 (a) pruning, cultivating, spraying.

(b) they provide wind break.

5 (a) jam, juicy, marmalade.

(b) any termed animal such as cattle.

(c) chicken, ducks etc.

6 (a) temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed etc.

(b) i) hides, ii) wool, iii) feathers.

SECTION B

7 (a) by recycling it, making tanks, dams.

(b) tobacco, tea.

(c) source of income, employment creation, gives food.

(d) for micro-organisms to live, for plant roots to respire, improve organic matter decay.

(e) to be able to launch a complain when any problem arises.

9 (a) for beautification, to repel some pests.

(b) leaves are twisted at the edge, leaves are burnt at edges.

(c) 1 potatoes ______beans_____ wheat

2 wheat ________ potatoes ______beans

3 beans ________wheat ________ potatoes

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10 (a) dry grass, wood shavings, sand etc.

(b) pellets, mash, millet, concentrate.

(c) supermarkets, schools, locals.

EXAMINATION 9

PAPER 1

1C 2D 3A 4C 5B

6A 7A 8D 9C 10 B

11 C 12 C 13 B 14 C 15 C

16 C 17 D 18 B 19 A 20 D

21 A 22 A 23 C 24 C 25 C

26 A 27 B 28 D 29 D 30 B

31 D 32 B 33 B 34 D 35 C

36 A 37 A 38 C 39 B 40 D

41 C 42 D 43 A 44 B 45 B

46 A 47 D 48 B 49 C 50 A

EXAMINATION 9

PAPRE 2

SECTION A

1 Plants for beautifying the area.

2 Field crops; maize, sorghum, millet ctc. Garden crops; covo, rape, peas, cabbage etc

3 To work properly or to be sharp

4 Rogor , malathion , diamethoate , etc.

5Humidity___hygrometer. Wind speed __anemometer

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7 To dissolve nutrients, for living organisms to live, to avoid wilting

8 Plant roots, animal action, running water etc.

9 The use of agrochemicals.

10 To conserve moisture.

11 When the farmer make use of natural ecosystem for agriculture. Example is use of onions to expel
pests.

12 Deforestation, stream bank cultivation etc.

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13 Diarrhoea, cholera dysentery etc.

14 Leaf, legume, root, fruit.

15 By hand

16 It is a small animal that affects crops either by eating or by sucking sap.

17 Aphids, bagrada bug cutworm, beetles, locusts, cutworms etc.

18 Mize, millet, sorghum wheat etc.

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SECTION B

1 (a) Cabbage

Beans

Tomato

Onion

Carrot

2 (a) Water availability, type of soil, terrain,

(b) orange crush

(c) Lemon

3 (a) Purple_____ extremely poisonous

Red________ very poisonous

Orange _______dangerous

(b) witch weed

(c) a weed which live for more than two years.

4 (a) They provide draught power, attracts tourists, provide food etc.

(b) cheese, feathers, manure, etc.

(c) Pangolins, elephants, etc.

(d) To make shoes, belts, drums, etc.

5 (a) To protect them from predators, for them not to run astray.

(b) Battery cage, deep litter system.

(c) Hatch

(d) Kindling

6 Harrow, planter etc

7 A drawing of a mould board plough

EXAMINATION 10

PAPER 1

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1C 2A 3C 4A 5B

6D 7B 8B 9A 10 A

11 D 12 B 13 A 14 A 15 D

16 A 17 B 18 A 19 C 20 A

21 A 22 A 23 A 24 B 25 A

26 A 27 C 28 A 29 C 30 D

31 C 32 C 33 B 34 B 35 C

36 D 37 C 38 A 39 D 40

41 D 42 D 43 C 44 D 45 B

46 A 47 B 48 A 49 B 50 A

EXAMINATION 10

PAPRE 2

SECTION A

1 (a) Growing crops and keeping animals.

(b) Gives food, income, foreign currency, etc.

(c) Hunters and gatherers.

2 (a) Hoes, picks, shovels, etc.

(b) i) digging hard surfaces.

ii) For watering

iii) Weeding, shallow digging.

(c) Protective clothes, masks, overalls, etc

3 (a) 4

(b) In Summer/ rainy season/ hot wet season.

(c) In Winter.

(d) Winter

(e) Summer.

4 (a) sand, clay, loam, sand loam, etc.

(b) Clay

(c) Clay

(d) Sand

5 (a) Washing away of top soil by agents of erosion.

(b) Running water, moving animals, wind

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 (c) Human action

(d) True

6 (a) Watering animals/ mixing chemicals/ watering plants.

(b) A place where animals live.

(c) Rivers/ streams/ oceans/springs.

(d) False

SECTION B

7 (a) Flour, mealie meal,

(b) making

(c) decorations

(d) maize, wheat, groundnuts etc

(e) sadza

(e) In the garden

(f) i) cabbage, covo ,etc

ii) carrots, potatoes, etc.

(g) root

(h) leaf

8 (a) Moving seedlings from nursery to a permanent station.

(b) Nursery.

(c) A rake

(d) Hosepipe.

(e) Trees which grow naturally in our country’

(f) i) Mutondo, Musasa, etc.

ii) Orange, nartjees, etc.

(g) An orchard

(h) Gum tree

(i) oranges.

9 (a) Animals kept at home

(b) Lion, buffalo, etc.

(c) Provide food, attracts tourists.

(d) It affects human welfare.

(e) To dissolve nutrients, to promote turgid.

(f) Provide medicine, food, shed, etc.

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EXAMINATION 11

PAPER 1

1B 2C 3C 4C 5D

6B 7A 8A 9B 10 B

11 D 12 B 13 A 14 A 15 B

16 A 17 B 18 D 19 B 20 B

21C 22 D 23 D 24 D 25 C

26 C 27 D 28 A 29 C 30 A

31 C 32 B 33 C 34 A 35 C

36 B 37 D 38 D 39 D 40 B

41 D 42 A 43 C 44 D 45 B

46 A 47 B 48 A 49 B 50 A

EXAMINATION 11

PAPRE 2

SECTION A

1 (a) It is the growing of crops and raising of animals.

(b) Veterinary doctors, researchers, drivers, etc.

(c) Agricultural Engineering.

2 (a) ADVANTAGE: There is high income base, a farmer can rely on another crop if one crop fails

DISADVANTAGE: It needs high capital, It needs bigger space.

(b) i) Poisonous ii) Very poisonous iii) extremely poisonous

3 (a) i) A worker without any course. ii) A worker who had gone for a training at a college or
university. iii) A worker who is half trained like a tractor driver.

(b) Wear protective clothes/ do not spray on a windy day/ do not eat or smoke.

4 (a) 5

(b) Temperature and rainfall.

(c) Region 5

(d) Mutare/ Chipinge/ Chimanimani.

5 (a) Water, air, mineral matter, organic matter.

(b) Loam.

6 (a) weather is the condition of atmosphere at a given place and at a given time while climate
prevails over a long period.

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 (b) Deforestation, human action.

(c) Tomatoes

(c) Improves soil fertility, improves water holding capacity, improves warmth.

(d) Through irrigation

(e) has good drainage, has nutrients, has good water holding capacity, soil living organisms.

SECTION B

7 (a) By recycling,

(b) Tobacco, tea.

(c) Brings income, gives food, Is a source of employment.

(d) For living organisms to live, for roots to respire, improves decaying.

(e) Humus, compost

8 (a) A farmer will decide weather he is making profit or not, to plan the type of crop to grow, to
decide on how to use money economically.

(b) to know who borrowed the tools.

(c) amount you get and the amount you spent.

(d) inventory, production records, financial records, income and expenditure record.

(e) i) He made a profit. ii) $100

9 a = organic matter, b = water or air, c = water or air and d = inorganic matter or mineral
matter.

(b) the main parts of a plant in agriculture are roots, leaves, stem and flowers. NOTE: there is no
mark for labelling parts like bark or branches.

(c) Rice, rapoko, sorghum, etc.

10 (a) Ammonium nitrate, urea.

(b) Putting seeds in a furrow or in a line as we do when making a nursery for cabbages.

(c) Promotes life for the living organisms in soil, improves soil fertility, improves water holding
capacity, improves aeration, improves recommended soil structure in general.

(d) Good aeration, water holding capacity, drainage . Also promotes life, has nutrients.

(e) Irrigation.

EXAMINATION 12

PAPER 1

1A 2C 3C 4A 5B

6A 7B 8D 9D 10 C

11 C 12 B 13 A 14 A 15 C

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16 C 17 D 18 C 19 A 20 C

21 B 22 A 23 C 24 C 25 C

26 A 27 B 28 D 29 C 30 C

31 B 32 C 33 D 34 A 35 D

36 B 37 D 38 C 39 A 40 B

41 B 42 C 43 A 44 B 45 C

46 B 47 C 48 B 49 B 50 D

EXAMINATION 12

PAPRE 2

SECTION A

1 (a) Growing of crops and raising of animals.

(b) For employment creation, for providing food, improves foreign currency base, provide raw
materials for processing industries.

(c) 5

(d) Sitting and making of farm structures such as roads and buildings, maintenance of farm
machinery.

2 (a) Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring. NOTE a child can opt to describe the season there is no
problem such as for one can say, Cold dry season.

(b) i) millimetres ii) degrees Celsius.

3 (a) A diet which constitutes all the required nutrients in their correct proportion.

(b) Draught power, provide food, give manure.

(c) dams, boreholes, taps.

4 (a)

TOOL USE
(i) Spade Shallow digging

(ii) Mattock Digging and cutting

(iii)Any cutting tool such as Cutting tool
axe, slasher etc

(b) Rubber, wood, metal. NOTE: do not accept plastic.

5 (a) Lemon, orange, nartijies, grapes.

(b) Indigenous grow naturally in a country while exotic are brought from other countries.

(c) Provide wood, food for our animals, provide medicine, etc.

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6 (a) Physical, chemical, biological, mechanical.

(b) Running water, moving animals, acid rain. NOTE: wind only is not an agent but strong wind
carrying stones.

(c) Organic matter.

SECTION B

7 Here there is a variety of answers as the child can choose a leaf vegetable of choice.

(a) Cabbage, rape,

covo, cauliflower, (any brassica)
(b) Generally the land
need to be free from stumps, tilled and provide fine tilth, levelled, add organic matter.
(c) The learner need
to specify time of planting from the emergence of seedling. They also need to highlight the
importance of not removing soil from roots. They need to talk about watering seedbeds.
(d) This differs from
plant to plant.
(e) Normally this is by
cutting leaves.
(f) Differs but aphids,
cutworms, black moth, bagradfa bug.

8 (a) Small livestock is made of only rabbit and pouitry.

(b) Carring include housing, supplying of clean water and food, medication, disinfecting houses,
scouting for pests and diseases, etc.

(c) Products differs with the type of small livestock. Processing include slaughtering, dressing,
and packing. By products include pelts, manure, feathers, etc.

9 (a) An orchard should be: near a good supply of reliable water, soils should be deep and well
drained, land should be of gentle slop, place should be free from roaming/ astray animals. Should
be in the proximity.

(b) Should be fenced, regular check up of pests, pruned, make basins, water them, spray, etc.

(c) Provide food, wood, medicine, reduce soil erosion, provide organic matter, etc.

10 (a) i)
DATE EXPENDITURE AMOUNT DATE INCOME AMOUNT
12/01/17 100 crates eggs $700______
Quail chicks $100 11/06/17 at $7 each

2 bags starter mash

at $30 each $60_______

2 bags growers
mash at $25 each $50_______

5 bags layers mash

at $20 each $100______

Chemicals $20
$700________
Total expenditure $330______ Total Income

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ii) $370 profit.

(b) Production records, inventory, tool issue record.

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GRADE 7 AGRICULTURE

SECTION C SUGGESTED ANSWERS

Zimsec Past Papers

 ZIMSEC Grade 7 AGRICULTURE
2017 Paper 1 Multiple Choice Answers

1 D 11 C 21 C 31 A 41 C
2 D 12 D 22 A 32 B 42 C
3 C 13 C 23 D 33 D 43 C
4 B 14 C 24 B 34 C 44 C
5 A 15 B 25 A 35 D 45 B
6 C 16 C 26 D 36 B 46 A
7 D 17 C 27 A 37 B 47 C
8 D 18 A 28 D 38 B 48 B
9 D 19 A 29 D 39 C 49 C
10 C 20 D 30 B 40 B 50 A

2017 Paper 2 Section A Section B

1ai Climate *Topography 7ai Fire: Fire guards
ii Pests and diseases * Soils (type) ii Drought: Irrigation
b Agricultural engineering: Design, usage and iii Animals: Fencing crop fields.
maintenance of farm implements and machinery bi Pests cause physical damage to crops and
c Agricultural economist transmit diseases to crops.
d Veterinary department bii Weeds compete with crops for water, sunlight
and nutrients reducing crop yield and quality.
2ai Animals and people c Use of agrochemicals (herbicides)
ii Plant roots Regular weeding Mulching
bi Soil structure: the arrangement of soil particles ie
granules, crumbs or blocks. 8 ai Vaccination of farm animals Give a balanced diet
ii Soil texture: The proportion of sand, silt and clay Regular spraying, inside and outside animal housing.
in a soil. Measures how fine or course a soil is. Regular dipping. Keep housing well ventilated
c They add (fix) nitrogen to the soil b A disease caused by lack of essential nutrients in the
diet eg vitamins or minerals.
3ai Rainfall amount = 40+30+20+20 = 110mm ci Anaemia
ii Rain gauge ii Loss of appetite.
b Spraying crops with water early in the morning. Poor growth rate. Lethargy
Cover some high value crops at night iii Give iron supplements in form of injections
Ensure there is adequate grazing pastures
4a Chemicals used in agriculture to control pests,
diseases and weeds.
b For safety reasons. Improper usage, storage and
disposal of agrochemicals can be fatal.
ci Green: Mildly toxic but handle with caution
ii Purple: Extremely dangerous chemical.
5a) A diet that gives the body all the nutrients it
requires to function properly.
bi Growth and repair of damaged tissues
ii Provide energy and warmth
ci Rickets
ii Goitre
6ai Price will be low
ii Price will be high
b Huge profits earned by increasing prices.
c Labour costs will be too high
Workers disturb each other lowering the overall
productivity of the farm.
9a Native trees to a given place. They have always
grown there as a result of natural processes.
Exotic: Foreign trees that were brought to place by
people from other places around the world.
bi Regular controlled watering
Spraying to control pests
Trim off roots which protrude outside container
Harden off before transplanting
ii Dig a hole about 30cm deep
Place top soil or compost at bottom of hole
Remove container and plant the seedling
Fill the hole with soil and tamp down to remove air
pockets. Water and mulch.
iii Regular spraying to control pests and diseases
Regular weeding. Fencing of the area.
Periodic watering especially in early days. Fireguard.
10a 30 × 4 = $120
Expenses = 60 + 120 + 7 = $187
b 1000/4 = $250 10 × 20 = $200
Income = 250 + 200 = $450
c Profit = 450 – 187 = $263
d Lower costs of transport to local market
Perishable farm produce reaches market still fresh
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Paper 1 answers

1 C 11 A 21 D 31 C 41 A
2 C 12 B 22 C 32 D 42 A
3 A 13 D 23 A 33 B 43 B
4 D 14 D 24 D 34 C 44 A
5 D 15 C 25 A 35 A 45 A
6 B 16 D 26 D 36 A 46 A
7 A 17 B 27 C 37 A 47 D
8 C 18 D 28 B 38 C 48 C
9 A 19 D 29 C 39 C 49 D
10 D 20 D 30 A 40 B 50 C

Paper 2 Section A Section B

1 ai Garden rake 7a Add organic matter

ii Hoe Crop rotation
iii Garden trowel Not cultivating for a year or two
bi Inter – cropping b Monoculture
ii Mixed farming Working on soil when too dry or too wet
c Earthworms
2a Rain gauge bacteria
b Rainfall d Aeration of soil
c - ploughing Help break down organic material
- planting e Loam
d Planting more trees
8 a Provide clean water
3a Sand clay loam Provide sufficient food
b The washing away of top soil by flowing water, Keep the living area clean
wind and animals Provide shelter
c Sheet erosion Provide medical care
b Cereals
Green grass
4 ai To retain moisture c Poor growth
ii To add nutrients Low production
bi Leaves General weakness
ii Sawdust
c Can introduce new weeds 9a Oranges
bi Clearing trees and bushes
5a i Nitrogen ii Phosphorus iii Potassium bii Stumping and levelling
b A surface application of manure or fertilizer to ci - cuttings - graftings
land - planting in November
c For aeration to increase decomposition d Pruning Fencing Mulching
e - hand picking - machine harvesting
6a hay
b Soya bean meal 10a Keep accurate records of stock
Cotton seed cake Keep accurate records of clients
c vitamins b Local retail shop
d Provision of manure Local supermarkets
Grain marketing board
ci 200 litres ii) 36 ml ii) $26,00
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