Agriculture – Grade 5 of Term 1 Exams 2024

Soil Investigation:

Grade 5 students were exploring the best soil for growing vegetables. Which soil type did they find most suitable?

a. Sandy soil

b. Clay soil

c. Loam soil

Compost Making:

What activity aids in speeding up the decomposition process in a compost heap?

a. Adding shredded paper

b. Turning the compost regularly

c. Introducing earthworms

Harmful Animals:

Identify the animal that is commonly considered harmful to crops:

a. Ladybug

b. Rabbit

c. Butterfly

Water-Holding Capacity:

The soil that retains a significant amount of water is known as:

a. Sandy soil

b. Loam soil

c. Clay soil

Soil for Cotton:

True or False: Cotton plants thrive best in sandy soil.

Drip Irrigation:

Sketch a simple diagram of a drip irrigation system.

Water Usage on the Farm:

Which of the following farm activities does not require water?

a. Mixing fertilizers

b. Watering crops

c. Cleaning farm equipment

Scarecrow Purpose:

Explain the purpose of a scarecrow in a farm.

Scarecrow Materials:

List three materials that can be used to make a scarecrow.

Soil Recovery:

Name two methods for soil recovery and improvement.

Topsoil Erosion:

Define topsoil erosion and provide an example.

Seed Bed:

Complete the sentence: A _________ bed is a small raised area of land prepared for sowing seeds.

Waste Pit Restrictions:

Mention two types of waste that should not be disposed of in a waste pit.

Mulching Benefits:

State two important advantages of mulching in agriculture.

Thinning Seedlings:

Removing the weak or thin seedlings to allow space for healthy growth is called:

a. Irrigation

b. Transplanting

c. Thinning

Transplanting Tool:

Draw the tool commonly used by farmers for transplanting seedlings.

Unripe Tomatoes:

What is the typical color of unripe tomatoes?

Leguminous Crops:

Name two examples of leguminous crops.

Manure Contribution:

Complete the sentence: Manure adds ____________ to the soil.

Milk and Mutton Source:

Which animal provides us with both milk and mutton?