S| See Fates Fone rest cove 01204020 FORM TP 2007042 MAYAIUNE 2007 CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE == wx OPTION A: CROPS AND SOILS General Proficiency Paper 02 hours READ THESE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY 1. There are 10 questions in this booklet. Answer ALL questions 2. Bach question is worth TEN marks. 3. Foreach question, write your answer in the space provided, and return the answer booklet at the end of the examination. DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO Copyright © 2006 Caribbean Examinations Council ® Alll rights reserved arnanonve 20071. @)__ Complete Table 1 by writing the career, chosen [rom the list below, which describes specialised fields of agriculture. Agronomist, Plant Pathologist, Veterinarian, Agricultural Salesman/Saleswoman, Extension Officer, Entomologist. TABLE 1 ‘Avea of agriculture Career @ Study of insects (ii) Study of diseases affecting crops (iii) Supply of fertilisers and agricultural chemicals to farmers (iv) Advising farmers of new methods in crop or livestock production ¥ me (4 marks) (b) Discuss THREE likely effects of global warming on crop and livestock production in the Caribbean @ f $.. £qndoOs ¢ Gi) of... Aue ‘ Gi) (6 marks) ‘Total 10 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01204020/8 20072. (a)_List FOUR activities carried out on your school farm that should be recorded in your farm diary. @ Ga Gi) i) (4 marks) (b) Figure 1 shows the yields from a vegetable farm (labelled ¥) when various quantities of fertiliser (labelled X) were added. 100-4 < ij Price © | % \ oo 40 20 Figure (From your study of agricultural economics, name the curves labelled X and Y, x 1 4 Y $ “i ee (2 marks) Gi) What does the point P represent with respect to price and quantity? : (i mark ) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. 01203020/F 2007‘Thecurve labelled Z shows ashiftto the leftof the curve labelled X. Explain, giving ‘THREE reasons, what could have caused this shift “(3 marks) Total 10 marks 3. Table 2 below shows the income and expenditure statement for Farmer Afzal's ten-hectare mixed farm TABLE2 Description Value $ | _Deseription Value $ Value of livestock, crops, Farm income (Sales and receipts) machinery and buildings 110.000 Expenses Livestock 38 000 aaa Livestock products 63.000 Capital expenditure 3.000 Crops 49.000 ‘Variable costs 58.000 Rental of machinery Fixed costs 66 000 and buildings 1000 Total farm income 151 000 (a) Calculate the gross margin for the farm, Show all your working. (3 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 01204020/F 2007(b) In January 2006, a farm tractor was valued at $18 000. By the end of the year it depreciated by 20%. Calculate the value of the tractor at the end of 2006. Show all your working. t (3 marks) Gi) Complete the following statement by writing the correct word from the list in brackets. Depreciation is classified as a Ried. cost. (fixed, variable, capital) (1 mark ) (©) Farmer Afzal wants to purchase the five-hectare plot of land next to his farm. Advise him of THREE risks he must consider in relation to the expansion of his farm. (3 mars) ‘Total 10 marks 4. (a) Weeds adversely affect the growth of vegetable crops. Suggest FOUR non-chemical ways of controlling weeds in vegetable crops. @ i f (i) is Gi) 4 " Gv) f t f dt. (4 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE. 01204020/F 2007(b) Raoul uses ia knapsack sprayerto control weeds and insect pests on his bean plot at school. i) Advise Raoul on FOUR procedures to follow for the eare and maintenance of the knapsack sprayer C4 marks) Gi) WhyshouldRaowl NOT mix the weedicide and insecticide togetherin the knapsack sprayer? (2 marks) ‘Total 10 marks 5, (a) _List FOUR factors affecting soil fertility. @, BH. oF SOL... (op) y Gi) @) ....f eee sists eer (4 marks) (b) Weather forecasters in a Caribbean country have predicted that in 2008 rainfall will be less than normal. Discuss THREE practices that vegetable farmers can use to conserve water on their farms @ rhe Gi) (6 marks) Total 10 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE J 01204020/F 2007(b) Name TWO irrigation systems used in the Caribbean for the cultivation of vegetables. a) Gi) (2marks) Name TWO major plant nutrients @ v 2 Gi) (2 marks) Your local youth club decides to start a vegetable garden in your community. Explain to members of the club THREE stages in sowing and caring for tomato seedlings in aseed box. @ Gi) Gil) “(6 marks) ‘Total 10 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE or 2n4n201F 20077. (a) Complete the following statements by writing the correct answer from the lists provided in brackets. (@® During a heavy shower of rain, the raindrops cause «2.0051... erosion. (ill, gully, splash, run-off) (mark) (ii) ‘The soil type most easily eroded by wind is 4 fs (clayey, sandy, loamy) (1 mark) (6) Name TWO management practices which may be used to control soil erosion, and explain how these practices function to control erasion. Name of practice: Explanation: Name of practice: Explanation: (4marks) (©) Explain the role of forests in water conservation. @ ii) (4 marks) ‘Totat 10 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE } avonanoart 20078 Figure 2 shows the cross-section ofa monocotyledonous stem and Figure 3 shows the cross-section of a dicotyledonous stem w Sclerenehyma x Cambium y Z Figure2 Figure 3 (@) Identify the parts labelled W, X, Y and Z. w y Zz (4marks) (6) Farmers of the local village held a meeting and agreed to go into organic farming. Explain THREE benefits of organic farming. @ Gi) Gi) “(6 marks) ‘Total 10 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE o12na020rF 2007-10 9. (a) Figure 4 shows the digestive system of a class of farm animal. esophagus — cru WJ . Liver Proventriculus Panereas ——— Gizzara Intestine Figure 4 (Name TWO farm animals with the type of digestive system shown in Figure 4. (2 marks) ii) Briefly explain ONE function of EACH of the following 2) Crop b) Gizzarad (4 marks) GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE , 01204020/F 2007 SS ee(b) (©) 10. @) (b) ait 4 Name TWO management practices important for the care of young chicks. o Gi) ’ (2 marks) Choose ONE of the management practices named in (b) above and explain why it is important, (2 marks) ‘Total 10 marks Name TWO breeds of livestock developed in the Caribbean and state the purpose for which BACH of these breeds is reared, Breed: Purpose: Breed Purpose: (4 marks) Farmer Ursill plans to increase her production by building another pen to house 600 broilers. Explain to her THREE principles which influence the establishment of housing for broilers. @ Gi) ii) (marks) ‘Total 10 marks END OF TEST 01204020/F 2007