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2005 WAEC Agricultural Science Practical (a) (i) Classify specimens B and D according to their mode of formation. (ii) Name...

Agricultural Science
WAEC 2005

(a) (i) Classify specimens B and D according to their mode of formation.
(ii) Name two other rocks for each mode of formation.

(b) Given three differences between specimens B and D.

(c) State three uses of specimen D in agriculture.

(d) State five disadvantages of an abundance of specimen D on a farmland.

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(a)(i) Classification of specimens B and D according to their mode of formation are as follows:

  • B - Sedimentary rock
  • D - Igneous rock

(ii) Other examples of each rock types are:

  • B - Limestone, shale, coal, common salt, gypsum, breccia, conglomerate.
  • D - Basalt, gabro, diorite, pumice

(b) Differences:

  • B has layers/ stata while D does not have layers.
  • Particles are loosely held together in specimen B but not so in specimen D.
  • Particles in specimen B are fine while those in D are coarse.
  • Specimen B is lighter than specimen D.
  • B is prone to erosion while D is resistant to.
  • B is fairly soft while D is hard.
  • D is crystaline while B is not.
  • B is fossilized while D is not.

(c) Uses of specimen D in agriculture are:

  • In control of erosion.
  • Building farm structures.
  • For decorations (external and interior).
  • Farm road construction.
  • Grinding/sharpening farm tools.

(d) Disadvantages of abundance of specimen D on a farmland;

  • Increase coast of tillage operations.
  • Predisposes man and animals to injury.
  • Reduces amount of arable land.
  • Implements wear out fast.
  • Increases drudgery.
  • Hideout for reptiles and rodents.
  • Prevents root penetration.
  • Makes tillage operations difficult.
  • Disturbs the growth of plants.
  • Tends to increase ambient temperature during hot season.
  • Hinders the activities of micro and macro-organisms.

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