Introduction to Soil Science - JSS3 Agricultural Science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary focus of soil science?
Studying water bodies
Understanding soil properties
Exploring outer space
Investigating marine life
Which of the following is NOT a type of erosion?
Water erosion
Wind erosion
Sheet erosion
Plate erosion
Which soil conservation method involves constructing level platforms on slopes?
Strip cropping
Terracing
Contour ploughing
No-till farming
What is the purpose of grassed waterways?
To irrigate crops
To prevent soil erosion
To provide drinking water for livestock
To support aquatic plants
What is the primary goal of soil conservation planning?
Increasing soil erosion
Maximising soil degradation
Protecting soil health
Promoting deforestation
What type of erosion results in the formation of deep channels or gullies?
Sheet erosion
Wind erosion
Gully erosion
Coastal erosion
Which conservation structure is designed to capture and store excess water?
Check dams
Grassed waterways
Retention ponds
Windbreaks
Which method involves ploughing along the contour lines of the land?
Terracing
Contour ploughing
Strip cropping
Conservation tillage
What is the purpose of windbreaks?
To increase wind velocity
To prevent wind erosion
To promote wind energy production
To create tornadoes
What is the primary characteristic of traditional farming?
Reliance on modern technology
Emphasis on manual labour
Utilisation of artificial fertilisers
Adoption of industrial farming practices