GRADE 4 AGRICULTURE EXAM FOR END TERM 1

Name three common types of crops. (3 marks)

a. ………………………

b. ………………………

c. ………………………

Which part of the plant absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis? (2 marks)

Why is it important for farmers to rotate crops in their fields? (2 marks)

In agriculture, what is the term used for the process of removing weeds from the crop fields? (2 marks)

List three tools commonly used by farmers in planting crops. (6 marks)

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b. ………………………

c. ………………………

Write 4 ways in which farmers can protect their crops from pests. (8 marks)

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b. ………………………

c. ………………………

d. ………………………

What is the purpose of irrigation in farming? (2 marks)

Farmers use a machine to harvest grains. What is the name of this machine? (2 marks)

Write four benefits of using organic fertilizers in farming. (8 marks)

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b. ………………………

c. ………………………

d. ………………………

Name four farm animals that provide both meat and wool. (4 marks)

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b. ………………………

c. ………………………

d. ………………………

Write 5 examples of cash crops. (5 marks)

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b. ………………………

c. ………………………

d. ………………………

e. ………………………

The process of turning milk into cheese is called ________________.

What is the purpose of a scarecrow in a farm? (2 marks)

________________ is a type of farming where crops are grown without the use of soil.

Draw and label the life cycle of a butterfly.

Explain the importance of bees in pollination on farms. (4 marks)

Name three factors that affect the growth of plants. (3 marks)

a. ………………………

b. ………………………

c. ………………………

Differentiate between annual and perennial crops. (4 marks)

Explain the role of the sun in the process of photosynthesis. (2 marks)

Why is it essential for farmers to practice sustainable agriculture? (2 marks)