Form 2 September Test

What percentage of the soil composition is air?

• 45%

• 25%

• 5%

• 65%

Which soil type is hard to cultivate and has a high water-holding capacity?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• loam

Your friend Robyn has a goat with blood in the faeces(droppings). Which professional would you advise her to take the animal for treatment?

David noticed some strange insects on his pumpkin plants. Which professional studies the use and control of insects?

• Plant pathologist

• Veterinarian

• Agronomist

• Entomologist

Farmer Williams wants to plant some vegetables in Christiana. Which professional should he go to for advice?

• Extension Officer

• Animal Nutritionist

• Quarantine Officer

• Apiculturist

When organic matter is fully decayed, it is called:

The professional who designs agricultural machines, buildings, and implements is called:

• Agricultural Economist

• Plant pathologist

• Post Harvest technologist

• Agricultural Engineer

When there is too much water in the pore spaces of the soil, plants will die because of lack of:

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• water

• oxygen

Farmer Martin noticed that his orange trees have started to show yellowing of leaves and have not produced any fruit since this year. Which professional could help him to identify the disease affecting the plants?

• Agronomist

• Plant pathologist

• Entomologist

• Neurologist

Identify the professional who would be working in a factory that makes this product?

• Post Harvest technologist

• Plant pathologist

• Animal Nutritionist

• Zoologist