AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL

FORM 1 AGRICULTURE HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT

1. Differentiate between

a). olericulture and pomoculture (2mks)

b) Apiculture and Aqualculture (2mks)

2 State five reasons why agriculture is important in Kenya’s economy (5mks)

3 List four methods of farming. (4 marks)

4 State three characteristics of shifting cultivation. (3mks)

5 State four ways by which wind affects the growth of crops. (4mks)

6 List down the four aspects of rainfall that affect agriculture. (4mks)

7 List three aspects of light that influence crop growth. (3mks)

8 State two effects of HIV/AIDS on agricultural production. (2mks)

9 What is agriculture (1mk)

10 State four branches of agriculture (4mks)

11 Give four art activities in agriculture. (4mks)

12 State four factors that influence agriculture (4mks)

13 What is agroforestry (2mks)

14 State six biotic factors that influence agriculture. (6mks)

15 a) Define the term soil (2mks)

b) Give three importance of soil to plants. (3mks)

16 Outline three characteristics of shift cultivation. (3mks)

17 Give three reasons why ranching is regarded as improved pastoral nomadism. (3mks)

18 Give three characteristics of crops suitable for green manure. (3mks)

19 State the use of each of the following farm tools and equipment. (3mks)
i) Bolus gun

ii) Wire strainer

iii) Stir u pump

20 a) Give three benefits of preparing the land early during the dry season. (3mks)

b) Give three benefits of irrigation in crop production. (3mks)

c) Give three reasons for ridging in land preparation. (3mks)

21 Outline three disadvantages of using canals in conveying water (3mks)

22 Outline three farming practices that cause water pollution (3mks)

23 State three characteristics of large scale farming (3mks)

24 Give three effects of soil PH in crop production (3mks)

25 Give two advantages of drip irrigation (2mks)

26 Give two reasons why green manure is not commonly used. (2mks)

27 Outline four factors to consider when choosing a farming system. (2mks)

28 a) What is sub –soiling? (1mk)

b) Give four advantages of minimum tillage. (4mks)

29 Mention three types of pumps. (3mks)

30 Outline four properties of clean and safe water. (4mks)

31 Name three methods of surface irrigation. (3mks)

a) Define drainage. (1mk)

b) Give three causes of poor drainage. (3mks)

32 There are several agricultural practices that cause water pollution. Briefly mention them
(4mks)

33 Name a tool used for each of the following operations. (2mks)

i) Testing mastitis
ii) Cut overgrown hooves

33. Below is a diagram of farm equipment. Use it to answer the question that follows.

a) Identify the equipment. (1mk)

b) State the use of the equipment. (1mk)

c) Name the parts labeled E, F and G. (3mks

34.

a) Identify the method of drainage shown above. (1mk)

b) Other than the method shown in (a) above list other four methods used in draining farm
land. (2mks)

c) Outline four reasons for draining farm land. (2mks)

35. The diagrams below show a setup of an experiment to study an aspect of soil.

a) What was the aim of the experiment (1mk)

b) State one observation that was made in each of the flasks labeled C and D

C_____________________ ( 1mk).

D_____________________(1 m k)

c) Give a reason for each of your answers in(b) above (1 mk)

C________________ (1 mk)

D_______________(1 mk)

36. The diagram below illustrates a method of preparing compost manure. study it and
answer the questions that follow.
(a) Identify the method illustrated above. (1 mark).

(b) By using arrows, indicate the direction of the materials form X to the field (2 marks)

(c) State two desirable factors considered when siting compost manure pit.

37 How green manure is carried out on a farm?

(a) Give four reasons why it is advantageous to use farm yard manure instead of straight
fertilizer.

(b) State four factors that determine the quality of farm yard manure.

38 a) State four ways by which plant nutrients may be lost from the soil.

b) Outline the various benefits of F. Y. M in the farm.

39 a) Define soil fertility

b) List the major characteristics of a fertile soil.

40 State four ways in which burning of vegetation may lead to loss of soil fertility. (2 marks

41. i) Name the breed of camel that is used for provision of quicker mode of transport and is &
better adapted for arid conditions.

ii) Give two reasons why this species of camel is well adapted to North par of

Kenya.

42a) Name the major characteristics of indigenous cattle breeds.

b) Give the major features of exotic beef breeds

43 a) Name four breeds of dairy goats. (2 marks)

b) Name a breed of goat kept for hair production

44. Give the distinguishing colour for each of the following breeds of livestock:

(i) Chinchilla rabbit; (2marks)

(ii) Toggenburg goat. (2marks)

45. Name the types of breed into which each of the following breeds of cattle are classified

(a) Aberdeen Angus ………………………………………………………

(b) Guernsey ………………………………………………………

(c) Sahiwal ………………………………………………………

(d) Red poll ………………………………………………………

46. a)List any four types of records a farmer should keep

b)State four reasons for keeping health records in livestock production

47. Explain the relationship between scarcity and choice as used in agricultural economics.