Agricultural science studies farming practices, including soil cultivation for growing crops and raising animals for food, wool, and other products.
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Question 141:
Which of the following rocks is formed from shale?
Options:
A) marble
B) slate
C) quartzite
D) limestone
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 142:
The natural resource utilized for production is
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A) capital
B) management
C) labour
D) land
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 143:
A biotic factor influencing agricultural production is
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A) rainfall
B) predator
C) soil structure
D) wind
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The correct answer is B .
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Question 144:
_______ refers to the appearance of a seedling above soil level.
Options:
A) Emergence
B) Epicot
C) Imergence
D) Emergency
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 145:
Leguminous cover crops do not
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A) bind the soil particles together through their roots
B) increase the nitrogen content of soils
C) aid in improving the soil organic matter content
D) reduce the soil microbial population
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 146:
What is the primary objective of agricultural research?
Options:
A) Developing new farming technologies
B) Increasing crop diversity
C) Promoting organic farming practices
D) Enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 147:
What is a soil profile, and what information does it provide in agricultural practices?
Options:
A) A soil profile is an analysis of soil microorganisms and their activities
B) A soil profile is an assessment of soil compaction and drainage
C) A soil profile is a vertical section of the soil that reveals its layers or horizons
D) A soil profile is a measurement of soil pH and nutrient levels
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The correct answer is C .
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Question 148:
The classification of soils into sand, loam, and clay is largely determined by the percentage of
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A) mineral matter
B) organic matter
C) soil water
D) soil air
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The correct answer is A .
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Question 149:
Forages that are chopped green and fed directly to livestock are referred to as
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A) hay
B) silage
C) fodder
D) soilage.
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The correct answer is D .
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Question 150:
Which of the following is not a sign of animal approaching parturition?
Options:
A) soft, pliable and swollen vulva
B) relaxed cervix
C) full mammary gland
D) drop in milk productio
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The correct answer is D .