Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Agricultural Science Question 3

Practice practical question 3 from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination. This question covers Farm Tools, Soil Preparation .

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Agricultural Science Practical

Topics: Farm Tools Soil Preparation

Question 3 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • AGRICULTURAL_SCIENCE • practical

A farmer intends to prepare a rectangular plot measuring 100 m in length and 50 m in width for planting. The required depth of soil turning is 0.15 m. He uses a hand hoe that moves 0.02 m³ of soil per stroke and can maintain 150 strokes per minute. He works continuously for 45 minutes.

Question Parts

( a )

Calculate the total volume of soil turned by the hoe during the 45‑minute period.

( b )

Determine the shortfall (or excess) of soil volume when compared with the volume required for the plot.

( c )

The hoe is modified so that each stroke moves 25 % more soil.

( ) Calculate the new volume of soil turned in the same 45‑minute period.

( ) If the farmer continues to use the modified hoe, calculate the time required to turn the full 750 m³ required for the plot.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Agricultural Science Question 3. It is one of the practical questions from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Agricultural Science examination.

The question covers Farm Tools, Soil Preparation .

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