KATSUKUNYA SECONDARY SCHOOL

FORM 3 PAPER 1: 40 marks

AGRICULTURE: 1 HOUR
1. In which agro- ecological zone of Zimbabwe do most of the communal areas fall
A region 11 B region 111 C region 111 D region iv
2. When is monoculture likely to be practiced?
A when there are good hybrid seeds B when the crop is in high and constant demand
C when there are no pests and diseases D when the levels of soil fertility are good
3. The separating and replanting of seedlings in a nursery to increase the distance between
them is called
A rouging B banking in C pricking out D thinning
4. Which soil layer has the least microbial activity?
A horizon A B horizon B C horizon C D horizon D
5. Which type of bacteria is found in root nodules?
A nitrogen fixing bacteria B denitrifying bacteria C Nitrobacter D Nitrosomonas
6. Soil structure in arable lands is improved by
A irrigation B applying organic matter C applying inorganic matter D burning crop
residues
7. Which fertilizer application method would minimize loss of nitrogen through
volatilization?
A banding B dolloping C broadcasting D hill placement
8. Which soil particles has the largest surface area per gram?
A sand B gravel C silt D clay
9. A farmer observes that his crops are stunted and leaves are turning yellow. Which
nutrient is likely to be lacking?
A calcium B potassium C phosphorus D nitrogen
10. The recommended seed rate for a legume crop is 90kg per hectare. Calculate the area
that would be covered by 135kg seed.
A 0.15 ha B 1.5 ha C 15 ha D 150 ha
11. The relative proportion of sand, silt and clay in a soil is known as
A density B porosity C texture D structure
12. Which of the farming practices would make soil more susceptible to erosion?
A monocropping B minimum tillage C intercropping D crop rotation
13. In which group in a food chain do predators belong?
A primary consumers B secondary consumers C omnivores D micro- consumers
14. A land tenure system in which a farmer pays rent to the owner of the land is known as
A freehold B leasehold C communal ownership D resettlement
15. Which statement best describes the soil conditions at field capacity
A plants will be wilting severely
B plants will be growing actively
C all the pore spaces will be filled with water
D some of the pore spaces will be filled with water
16. Which of the following factors does not influence soil formation?
A parent material B altitude C climate D topography
17. Identify the cause of chemical weathering of rocks
A wind blown sand B freezing water in crevices C acid rain D fast flowing rivers
18. A fertilized ovule forms a
A seed B fruit C seed-coat D pericarp
19. Identify a cultural method of weed control
A herbicide spraying B use of natural enemies C crop rotation D use of cultivator
20. Which plant mineral nutrient is lost most easily through leaching
A magnesium B calcium C phosphorus D nitrogen
21. Water tightly absorbed onto the soil surfaces which plants are not able to use is
A soil water B hygroscopic water C gravitational/free water D capillary water
22. Water logged conditions are likely to increase
A denitrification B nitrification C nitrogen fixation D ammonification
23. Ploughing to the same depth year after year causes the formation of a
A soil pan B soil cap C soil profile D soil crust
24. Gumtree seeds should be covered lightly with soil during planting. Which soil is most
suitable for this?
A clay B loam C sand D clay loam
25. A dry soil was heated strongly until it achieved a constant mass. Which soil constituent
was being investigated?
A soil moisture B soil organic matter C soil density D soil porosity
26. Which nutrient contains the highest amount of energy?
A carbohydrates B minerals C protein D vitamin
27. Name the process in which manufactured food is moved from the leaves to the roots
A osmosis B photosynthesis C translocation D transpiration
28. The peeling of rocks in layers during weathering is called
A exfoliation B chipping C crystallization D expansion
29. In which agro- ecological zone of Zimbabwe is tea grown
A region 1 B region 11 C region 111 D region iv
30. The most suitable tool for turning the soil over when digging on wet soil is a
A fork B hoe C pick D spade
31. The role of Agritex in Zimbabwe is to
A produce hybrid seed B market farm products
C spread farming information D provide finance to farmers
32. Which part of the soil profile gives a soil its mineral properties
A subsoil B topsoil C rock D gravel
33. Identify the correct particle size of fine sand
A 2-0.2mm B 0.2-0.02mm C 0.02-0.002 D less than 0.002
34. A farmer, Mr Waire has a sick animal which needs attention. Which agriculture
department should he consult?
A research B extension C veterinary D education
35. Which of the following physical weathering agents are essential in soil formation
A termites and wind B termites and plants C wind and light D termites and water
36. In a soil profile, the layer which is dark colored is
A top soil B subsoil C gravel D rock
37. The following are functions of water in plants except
A it dissolves essential soil nutrients
B it is essential for respiration of plant roots
C it is a medium for chemical reactions
D it is a constituent of plant cells
38. The type of soil water responsible for leaching of plant nutrients is
A capillary B field capacity C hygroscopic D gravitational
39. Which tool is best for breaking a soil pan
A moldboard plough B chisel plough C ripper D disc harrow
40. Roots of plants take mineral salts by a process called
A osmosis B translocation C active transport D diffusion
KATSUKUNYA SECONDARY SCHOOL
FORM 3 PAPER 2: 60 marks
AGRICULTURE: 1 HOUR
1. a) Explain any three socio-economic importance of wildlife. [3]
b) Describe three ways of dealing with problem animals in Zimbabwe [3]
c) Explain how wild animals are adapted to their environment for survival [4]
2. a) Outline two importance of forests in Zimbabwe[2]
b) Describe the clear-cutting method of harvesting timber. [3]
c) With the aid of a well labelled diagram, describe the correct way of harvesting forest
trees [3]
d) Suggest two reasons why it is important to harvest trees in late October to early
November. [2]
3. a) Define the term crop rotation [1]
b) Design a four season crop rotation cycle that can be practiced in a rotation system [4]
c) explain five principles to be followed when practicing crop rotation [5]
4. a) Describe the following important aspects of rainfall
i) rainfall effectiveness [2]
ii) rainfall distribution [2]
iii) rainfall intensity [2]
b) describe how rainfall is distributed in Zimbabwe [2]
c) Outline two effects of high rainfall intensity on the soil [2]
5. a) Define weathering [1]
b) describe the following forms of weathering:
i) carbonation [2]
ii) exfoliation [2]
iii) tree root action [2]
c) Outline three factors that influence soil formation [3]
6. a) Differentiate soil texture from soil structure [2]
b) Draw a well labelled pie chart showing soil composition [4]
c) Describe capillary water [2]
d) Describe the importance of soil micro and macro living organisms [2]