The type of crop planted and the livestock raised in any given area depends primarily on the

A. type of climate

B. physical factors

C. biotic factors

D. socio-economic factors

E. edaphic factors

In which of the following ways are metamorphic rocks formed?

A. By physical distintegration of igneous rocks

B. by alternative layering of particles of sedimentary and igneous rocks

C. by the combination of igneous and sedimentary rocks

D. through biological change of original rock

E. through chemical changes caused by heat and pressure

A moistened soil sample which can be moulded to form a smooth continuous ring is characteristic of

A. sandy clay

B. heavy clay

C. loamy sand

D. clay loam

E. heavy loam

Which of the following sets of farm operations can use electricity as a source of power?

A. clearing, tilling and levelling

B. processing, storage and ploughing

C. processing, storage and extraction

D. harrowing, winnowing and storage

E. winnowing, ridging and shelling

The best source of power for weeding in nursery is

A. animal

B. man

C. machine

D. wind

E. sun

Shellers are used to remove

A. bracts from grains

B. grains from cobs

C. husk from grains

D. dirt from grains

E. cobs from stalks

Mechanization would remain uneconomical in West Africa as long as

A. farmers are small and scattered

B. land acquisition remains in the hands of farmers

C. basic amenities are inadequate

D. machines are not available for farming operation

E. extension officers are not provided with transport facilities

The primary product of ginger is the

A. rhizome

B. fruit

C. seed

D. flower

E. leaf

The main purpose of including leguminous crops in pastures is to serve as a source of

A. proteins

B. vitamins

C. minerals

D. carbohydrates

E. green vegetables

Which of the following is a primary product of forest trees?

A. paper

B. particle board

C. timber

D. cardboard

E. pulp