Agricultural Science Uses of Fruit Crops

CLASS: Basic 3

SUBJECT: Agricultural Science

TOPIC: Uses of Fruit Crops

CONTENT:

Fruit crops are useful in many ways. Some of them include the following:

(i) Fruits are used to produce drinks ( juice, wine, etc) in the industries.

(ii) Fruits are source of income for the farmers when they are sold.

(iii) Fruits provide fiber for a healthy digestive system and carbohydrates that the body needs to make energy.

(iv) Fruits are a good source of nourishing substances that keep us alive and healthy. For example, they contain many vitamins, especially vitamins A and C, and many minerals, such as calcium.

EVALUATION:

1. Fruits are used to produce ____________

2. List two examples of drinks that are produced from fruits

3. Fruits are source of ____________ to farmers when they are __________.

4. Is it good to eat fruits everyday? YES or NO.

5. State two vitamins and one mineral that we can get from fruits.