Mid-Term Test – Agricultural Science

Primary 6, Second Term (Week 7)

General Instructions

• Attempt all questions.
• Write your answers clearly in the spaces provided.
• Total time: 1 hour.

Part A: Objective Questions (Multiple Choice)

Choose the correct option (a, b, c, or d) and write it in the space provided.

1. ______ is a process of enclosing products to protect them during storage or transportation.
   (a) Harvesting (b) Packaging (c) Weeding (d) Processing
2. Tomatoes need ______ packaging to prevent spoilage.
   (a) Airtight (b) Open (c) Wooden (d) Fragile
3. Grains like rice and maize are best packaged in ______.
   (a) Nylon bags (b) Wooden boxes (c) Sacks (d) Plastic bottles
4. One of the reasons for packaging farm produce is to ______.
   (a) Make them heavier (b) Attract pests (c) Preserve them (d) Make them cheaper
5. ______ is an example of a processed crop that can be packaged.
   (a) Fresh yam (b) Garri (c) Fresh vegetables (d) Cassava tuber
6. Which of the following factors affects packaging?
   (a) Weather conditions (b) The weight of the crop (c) The crop’s moisture content (d) All of the above
7. ______ crops require protective packaging to prevent physical damage.
   (a) Dry (b) Heavy (c) Fragile (d) Processed
8. The packaging of fresh vegetables helps to ______.
   (a) Keep them dry (b) Protect them from damage (c) Make them lighter (d) Increase their weight
9. The packaging material used for maize is usually ______.
   (a) Tin (b) Sack (c) Nylon (d) Wooden box
10. ______ helps keep crops fresh and free from spoilage.
    (a) Harvesting (b) Preservation (c) Weeding (d) Irrigation
11. Groundnuts require ______ packaging to prevent spoilage.
    (a) Airtight (b) Wooden (c) Open (d) Fragile
12. ______ is an example of a crop with high moisture content.
    (a) Beans (b) Tomatoes (c) Rice (d) Maize
13. Which of the following crops can be packaged as juice?
    (a) Oranges (b) Cassava (c) Maize (d) Beans
14. The best packaging material for garri is ______.
    (a) Tin (b) Sack (c) Wooden box (d) Plastic bottle
15. Packaging helps to protect crops from ______.
    (a) Damage (b) Growth (c) Harvesting (d) Drying
16. Fresh yam is usually packaged in ______.
    (a) Airtight containers (b) Wooden crates (c) Nylon bags (d) Plastic bottles
17. The packaging of heavy crops requires ______.
    (a) Fragile materials (b) Durable materials (c) Airtight containers (d) Light materials
18. Fragile crops include ______.
    (a) Garri and beans (b) Fresh vegetables and fruits (c) Dry maize and cassava flour (d) Yam tubers and groundnuts
19. Packaging helps in the ______ of farm produce.
    (a) Transportation (b) Harvesting (c) Growing (d) Weeding
20. ______ is not a factor affecting packaging.
    (a) Moisture content (b) Weight of the crop (c) Type of soil (d) Durability of the material

Part B: Theory Questions (Short Answer)

1. Define packaging and state its importance in agriculture.
2. List four crops that can be packaged.
3. Why is it important to package farm produce?
4. What type of packaging material is suitable for fresh vegetables?
5. State three factors that affect the packaging of crops.
6. Mention two examples of processed crops that can be packaged.
7. Why do grains like maize require durable sacks for packaging?
8. What is the effect of moisture content on the packaging of crops?
9. Explain the difference between airtight and breathable packaging.
10. What type of packaging material is used for beans, and why?
11. List three packaging materials commonly used in agriculture.
12. Explain why fragile crops require protective packaging.
13. What is the best packaging material for tomatoes, and why?
14. How does packaging help in the transportation of farm produce?
15. Describe how processed crops like garri are packaged.
16. Why are wooden crates used for packaging fresh yam?
17. Name one crop that is packaged as juice and its packaging material.
18. State two reasons why packaging is important for export crops.
19. How does the weight of a crop affect its packaging?
20. What role does preservation play in the packaging of farm produce?

Part C: True or False Questions

Write “True” or “False” for each statement.

1. Packaging helps to reduce the weight of farm produce.
2. Airtight containers are suitable for crops with high moisture content.
3. Beans are packaged in wooden crates to prevent spoilage.
4. Tomatoes are an example of a fragile crop.
5. The packaging of farm produce protects it from pests and damage.
6. Durable materials are not necessary for heavy crops.
7. Fresh vegetables require breathable packaging to stay fresh.
8. Packaging is not important for crops transported over long distances.
9. Sacks are commonly used for the packaging of grains.
10. Fragile crops include cassava and garri.
11. Airtight packaging is suitable for fresh fruits.
12. Packaging helps to increase the shelf life of farm produce.
13. Groundnuts do not require packaging for storage.
14. The moisture content of a crop affects its packaging material.
15. Wooden crates are suitable for processed crops.
16. Packaging materials like nylon are not used for grains.
17. The weight of a crop determines the durability of its packaging.
18. Preservation is a key reason for packaging farm produce.
19. Farm produce like oranges can be packaged as juice.
20. Packaging is not required for crops like maize.

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

1. ______ is the process of enclosing products to protect them during storage or transportation.
2. ______ crops, such as tomatoes, require airtight packaging to prevent spoilage.
3. The moisture content of a crop affects its ______.
4. Grains like maize and rice are often packaged in ______.
5. ______ crops like vegetables need protective packaging to prevent damage.
6. ______ is an example of a processed crop that is packaged for sale.
7. Wooden crates are used to package ______ to prevent physical damage.
8. Packaging helps to ______ crops during transportation.
9. The best material for packaging garri is ______.
10. ______ packaging is suitable for crops like beans to prevent mold.
11. Fresh vegetables are commonly packaged in ______ materials to keep them fresh.
12. Airtight containers are important for crops with high ______ content.
13. ______ is a factor that determines the type of packaging required.
14. Durable materials are necessary for packaging ______ crops like maize.
15. Fragile crops like fresh fruits require ______ packaging to prevent bruising.
16. Groundnuts are packaged in ______ to protect them during storage.
17. Farm produce like oranges can be processed and packaged as ______.
18. Packaging helps to preserve crops and increase their ______ life.
19. Sacks and nylon bags are examples of ______ materials used in agriculture.
20. Preservation is one of the major ______ of packaging farm produce.

This mid-term test covers the topics from the second term and assesses pupils’ recall, understanding, and application of knowledge about packaging crops in agriculture. It is structured to ensure simplicity, clarity, and alignment with Lagos State curriculum standards.