Neco 2018 Geography Question 2

Practice practical question 2 from the 2018 Neco Geography examination. This question covers Scale, Area, Agricultural Practices, Seed Calculation .

Neco 2018 Geography Practical

Topics: Scale Area Agricultural Practices Seed Calculation

Question 2 NECO • 2018 • GEOGRAPHY • practical

A rectangular agricultural field is shown on a plan drawn at a scale of 1 cm : 20 m. On the plan the length of the field measures 12.3 cm and its width 8.7 cm. The farmer intends to cultivate the field with maize. The recommended seeding rate for maize is 25 kg per hectare and seed is sold in 50‑kg bags.

Question Parts

( a )

Calculate the actual area of the field in hectares.

( b )

Determine the total quantity of seed required (in kilograms) for the field.

( c )

How many 50‑kg bags of seed should the farmer purchase? (Round up to the nearest whole bag.)

( d )

If the farmer expects a 10 % loss of seed due to spillage and uneven distribution, how many additional kilograms of seed should be added to the total requirement calculated in (b)?

( e )

Suggest one practical method to minimise seed loss during sowing.

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This is Neco 2018 Geography Question 2. It is one of the practical questions from the 2018 Neco Geography examination.

The question covers Scale, Area, Agricultural Practices, Seed Calculation .

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