Crop Production - JSS3 Agricultural Science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary purpose of crop production?
Enhancing biodiversity
Maximising soil erosion
Cultivating and harvesting crops
Reducing agricultural productivity
Which of the following is an example of a food crop?
Cotton
Tobacco
Wheat
Rubber
How are crops classified based on their life cycle?
By geographic region
By crop yield
By seed size
By annual, biennial, and perennial categories
What factors affect crop growth?
Human population density
Crop colour
Soil texture
Currency exchange rates
Which stage of crop growth involves the development of flowers?
Germination
Vegetative growth
Flowering
Maturity
What is the significance of cash crops?
A) They are primarily grown for direct human consumption
They contribute to the economic income of farmers
They have a short life cycle
They require two growing seasons
Which crop type completes its life cycle within one growing season?
Biennial crops
Perennial crops
Cash crops
Annual crops
What environmental factors influence crop growth?
Market demand
Temperature, light, and water
Seed size
Wind speed
How do farmers benefit from understanding the stages of crop growth?
By reducing soil fertility
By timely interventions
By increasing crop diversity
By promoting waterlogging
What stage of crop growth involves the formation of seeds or fruits?
Germination
Vegetative growth
Fruiting
Maturity