Answer The Following.

A.
1.Relate an interaction between a rice plant and weeds around it in
terms of utilization of sunlight, nutrients, water, etc.
2.Explain the impact of fertilizers in an ecosystem. Give the various
processes that might take place once it is applied to the soil.
3.What are the environmental and socio-economic issues in establishing
a livestock enterprise of rangeland/pasture?
4.Despite that there are many graduates of agriculture, why is it that
extension service in the country in general is still inadequate both in
value and smallholder agriculture?
5.Differentiate sustainability and stability.
6.Give example of a condition in an ecosystem where resiliency can be
observed.

B.
1.How will you differentiate land from soil? Name some
components of the land and the soil around you
2.Give some indicators of productivity of a farm or an
agroecosystem. When do you say that farm is economically
viable? What is the ultimate measure?
3.What do you mean by “environment friendly”? What are
some indicators of a farmer who is “environment friendly”?
In general, how do you dispose your waste either at home or at
the farm (if your parents are farmer)?