Agr F3 Mid TR2

St.
John the Apostle High School

AGRICULTURE
FORM THREE
TERM 2 MID-TERM EXAM 2024

Answer all the questions from this section in the spaces provided.
1.Give two characteristics of plantation farming. (1mk)

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2.Name two chemical processes of weathering. (2mks)

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3.State two advantages of organic farming. (2mks)

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4.Outline two effects of soil organisms which benefit plant growth. (2mks)
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5.Give two ways in which organic mulch help to conserve water in the soil. (2mks)
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6.Give two types of labour records. (2mks)
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7.Outline two causes of Hardpan in the soil (2mks)
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8.State four importance of raising seedlings in a nursery bed (2mks)

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9.Give four symptoms of potassium Deficiency in plants (2mks)
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10.State three reasons for top dressing pasture. ( 2 mks)

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11.Give four reasons for training crops as a field practice (2mks)
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13.State three activities the farmer carries out on a store before storing grains. (2mks)
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14.Give four desirable characteristics of certified seeds. (2mks)

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15.(a) Outline two characteristics of nitrogenous fertilizers. (1mk)
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(b) Give the forms in which the following elements are available to plants: (1mk)
i)Phosphorous: ……………………………………….
ii)Potassium……………………………………………
16.Give four factors that influence the choice of tools and equipment used in Primary cultivation.
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17.State four methods of weed control. (2mks)

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18.Define the following terms as used in crop production.
a) Trellising (1mk)
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b) Stooking (1mk)
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19.Give two advantages of strip grazing (2mks)
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210.State four advantages of mixed farming. (2mks)
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SECTION B. (20 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions in this section in the spaces provided

21.Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow. The illustrations represent a
method of crop propagation.
a) Name the crops (s) propagated by illustrations:

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(b)Give three factors that promote the rooting of illustration A. (3mrks)

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22.The diagram below illustrates an experiment using garden soil. Study it carefully and answer
the question that follow.
a)What was the aim of the experiment? (1mrk)
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b)Name the parts labeled C and D. (2mks)
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c)Name the property of soil being investigated. (1mk)

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23.The illustration below shows a type of soil erosion. Study it carefully and answer the
questions that follow.
a)Identify the type of erosion illustrated. (2mks)

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b)Give two soil factors that increase the rate of soil erosion. (2mks)
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d)Name one agent of soil erosion (1mk)
24.The diagram below illustrate a method of irrigation carried out on the farm
i) Identify the type of irrigation shown above. (1mk)

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ii)Name two advantages of the above method. (2mks)
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24.The diagram below represents a method of manure preparation. Study it carefully and answer
the questions that follow.
a) Identify the type of manure being prepared. (1mk)
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b) Name the parts labeled E and F. (1mk) .
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d) Give three disadvantages of manures. (3mks)
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SECTION C (20 MKS)

25.(a)State the importance of livestock in the farm (4mks)
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(b)Explain differences between Bos Indicus and Bos Taurus breeds(10mks)
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(c)List six breeds of rabbit (6mks)
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St.

John the Apostle High School

TERM 2 MID-TERM EXAM 2024

1.Give two characteristics of plantation farming. (1mk)

2.Name two chemical processes of weathering. (2mks)

3.State two advantages of organic farming. (2mks)

8.State four importance of raising seedlings in a nursery bed (2mks)

10.State three reasons for top dressing pasture. ( 2 mks)

14.Give four desirable characteristics of certified seeds. (2mks)

17.State four methods of weed control. (2mks)

SECTION B. (20 MARKS)

Answer ALL questions in this section in the spaces provided

a) Name the crops (s) propagated by illustrations:

(b)Give three factors that promote the rooting of illustration A. (3mrks)

a)What was the aim of the experiment? (1mrk)

b)Name the parts labeled C and D. (2mks)

c)Name the property of soil being investigated. (1mk)

questions that follow.

a)Identify the type of erosion illustrated. (2mks)

i) Identify the type of irrigation shown above. (1mk)

a) Identify the type of manure being prepared. (1mk)

b) Name the parts labeled E and F. (1mk) .

SECTION C (20 MKS)

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