Which of the following occupations is not associated with agriculture?

A. production of polythene

B. production of honey

C. fertilizer production

D. saw-milling

Which of the following factors most influence the standard of living of individuals in a community?

A. food crop production

B. availabilty of machinery

C. production of raw materials

D. foreign excahnge earnings

Subsistence farming is not characterized by

A. the use of crude farm tools

B. the use of extended family holdings

C. low application of fertilizers

D. low yields

The factors hindering the development of agriculture in West Africa include the following except

A. land tenure system

B. inadequate rural infracstructure

C. lack of rural markets

D. poor transportation facilities

Government agricultural regulation are made to control the following except the

A. spread of diseases

B. exploitation of natural resources

C. control of crops and animals quality

D. use of exotic breeds

The primary role of government in agricultural development is to

A. provide improved homesteads for farmers

B. formulate good agricultural polocies

C. provide extension services

D. sell farmers produce through export

Which of the following statement about land is not correct?

A. it is basic requirement for production

B. its supply is limited

C. indiscriminate use can cause it to deteriorate

D. it can br relocated

Poaching is prohibited in dame reserves in order to

A. preserve wildlife

B. starve hunters

C. reduce wildlife population

D. protect hunters from wild animals

In crop plants, high temperatures may cause

A. premature dropping of fruits

B. delayed ripening of fruits

C. formation of woody stems

D. prolonged drying of seeds

The physical factor affecting crop production is

A. man

B. temperature

C. micro-organisms

D. vegetation

The most active agent of physical weathering of rocks in arid regions is

A. ice

B. water

C. wind

D. animals

The chemical weathering that is responsible for changing haematite to limestone is

A. hydration

B. solution

C. oxidation

D. hydrolysis