First Term Examination Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12
Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Examination
Week 12: Examination
Exam Instructions
For Teachers:
- Preparation: Ensure all students have the necessary materials (e.g., pens, pencils, erasers) and are seated properly.
- Supervision: Walk around the room to monitor students and prevent cheating. Ensure no unauthorized materials (e.g., notes, phones) are on the desks.
- Instructions: Clearly explain the exam instructions to the students before starting. Emphasize the importance of honesty and integrity during the exam.
- Timing: Set a clear start and end time for the exam. Keep track of time and remind students as needed.
- Assistance: Provide help if a student has a question about the exam, but do not give hints or answers.
For Students:
- Attention: Listen carefully to the instructions given by your teacher before the exam begins.
- Honesty: Do not copy from others or use any unauthorized materials. This is your chance to show what you’ve learned.
- Respect: Raise your hand if you need assistance or have a question. Do not speak to other students during the exam.
- Time Management: Use your time wisely. If you finish early, review your answers but do not leave your seat until told to do so.
- Completion: Make sure your name and class are on your answer sheet.
Part A: Objective Questions
Instructions: Choose the correct option (a, b, c, or d) to fill in the blanks.
- _______ is the process of growing and harvesting crops.
- a) Crop production
- b) Sorting
- c) Processing
- d) Thinning
- A _______ is used to store grains and keep them dry.
- a) Silo
- b) Bag
- c) Crate
- d) Barn
- _______ helps to keep soil moist and prevent weed growth.
- a) Fertilizer
- b) Mulching
- c) Weeding
- d) Irrigation
- The process of _______ makes flour from grains.
- a) Grinding
- b) Milling
- c) Sorting
- d) Thinning
- _______ is used to extract juice from fruits.
- a) Juicer
- b) Grinder
- c) Sifter
- d) Mill
- The process of removing excess plants to help others grow better is called _______.
- a) Sorting
- b) Weeding
- c) Thinning
- d) Grinding
- _______ is a method of preserving harvested crops by keeping them cool and dry.
- a) Bagging
- b) Milling
- c) Sorting
- d) Juicing
- _______ is done to separate crops based on size and quality.
- a) Grinding
- b) Sorting
- c) Thinning
- d) Harvesting
- The main benefit of _______ is to enhance the flavor and shelf life of food products.
- a) Sorting
- b) Processing
- c) Weeding
- d) Mulching
- A _______ helps in maintaining soil moisture and reducing erosion.
- a) Silo
- b) Barn
- c) Mulch
- d) Crate
- _______ involves removing damaged or poor-quality crops before they are stored.
- a) Sorting
- b) Thinning
- c) Grinding
- d) Milling
- The purpose of _______ is to provide water to crops in dry periods.
- a) Irrigation
- b) Weeding
- c) Grinding
- d) Sorting
- _______ helps to reduce plant competition and allows others to grow better.
- a) Thinning
- b) Mulching
- c) Harvesting
- d) Processing
- The main use of a _______ is to store crops and keep them fresh.
- a) Bag
- b) Crate
- c) Silo
- d) Barn
- _______ is done to clean and process crops into consumable products.
- a) Sorting
- b) Grinding
- c) Processing
- d) Thinning
- _______ is used to store yams and other tubers.
- a) Crate
- b) Bag
- c) Yam barn
- d) Silo
- The main benefit of _______ is to extend the shelf life of harvested crops.
- a) Sorting
- b) Preservation
- c) Grinding
- d) Milling
- A _______ helps in making juice from fruits by separating pulp from liquid.
- a) Grinder
- b) Juicer
- c) Sifter
- d) Mill
- The process of _______ involves making grains into a fine powder.
- a) Sorting
- b) Grinding
- c) Milling
- d) Thinning
- _______ is used to enhance the quality of soil and provide nutrients to plants.
- a) Weeding
- b) Fertilizer
- c) Mulching
- d) Grinding
- _______ helps to remove weeds and improve soil quality.
- a) Weeding
- b) Sorting
- c) Milling
- d) Juicing
- _______ helps to separate different parts of harvested crops.
- a) Grinding
- b) Sorting
- c) Thinning
- d) Processing
- The process of _______ includes drying and storing crops for future use.
- a) Thinning
- b) Harvesting
- c) Preservation
- d) Sorting
- _______ is used to help crops grow by adding nutrients to the soil.
- a) Fertilizer
- b) Mulching
- c) Weeding
- d) Grinding
- The main purpose of _______ is to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life.
- a) Sorting
- b) Preservation
- c) Milling
- d) Juicing
- A _______ is used for long-term storage of grains and crops.
- a) Bag
- b) Silo
- c) Crate
- d) Barn
- The process of _______ helps to remove unwanted plants from a field.
- a) Weeding
- b) Sorting
- c) Milling
- d) Grinding
- _______ involves making crops into other products like flour or juice.
- a) Sorting
- b) Grinding
- c) Processing
- d) Harvesting
- A _______ is used to store harvested fruits and vegetables.
- a) Bag
- b) Silo
- c) Barn
- d) Crate
- The main benefit of _______ is to make crops easier to use and consume.
- a) Grinding
- b) Sorting
- c) Processing
- d) Thinning
Part B: Theory Questions
Instructions: Write short answers to the following questions.
- What are the main steps in crop production?
- How does irrigation help in farming?
- What tools are used for planting crops?
- Explain the process of applying fertilizer.
- What is the purpose of mulching in crop production?
- Describe how thinning is done and its benefits.
- How do farmers preserve crops after harvesting?
- What is the role of sorting in post-harvest activities?
- How does a juicer work for making fruit juice?
- What are the differences between grinding and milling?
- Why is sorting important after harvesting crops?
- How do you prepare yams for storage?
- What benefits does crop processing offer?
- How is a silo used in crop storage?
- What effect does mulching have on soil?
- Describe the steps to make juice from fruits.
- How do farmers decide the right time for harvesting crops?
- What is a yam barn used for?
- Why is fertilizer important in crop production?
- Explain the milling process.
Part C: True or False Questions
Instructions: Indicate whether the following statements are True or False.
- Mulching helps to keep soil moist.
- A juicer is used for grinding grains.
- Sorting is done to separate crops based on size and quality.
- A silo is used to store liquids.
- Thinning helps to reduce competition among plants.
- Preservation prevents crops from spoiling and extends their shelf life.
- Grinding makes a finer powder than milling.
- Irrigation involves removing weeds from the field.
- Bagging is a method of preserving crops.
- Milling involves breaking down grains into flour.
- Sorting helps to remove damaged crops.
- The main purpose of a yam barn is to grind yams.
- Processing crops can enhance their taste and shelf life.
- Juicing involves removing the pulp from fruits.
- Thinning increases the number of plants in a field.
- A crate is used to store grains.
- Preservation includes drying and cooling crops.
- Weeding is done to provide nutrients to the soil.
- A juicer separates juice from vegetables.
- Sifting is the same as grinding.
Part D: Fill in the Gaps Questions
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
- _______ helps to maintain soil moisture and reduce erosion.
- The process of _______ makes flour from grains.
- A _______ is used to store harvested crops.
- _______ involves removing excess plants to help others grow better.
- _______ helps to keep crops fresh and prevent spoilage.
- The main purpose of _______ is to provide nutrients to the soil.
- _______ is used to extract juice from fruits.
- _______ is done to separate crops based on size and quality.
- The _______ helps in preserving yams and tubers.
- _______ involves breaking down crops into a fine powder.
- The purpose of _______ is to enhance the taste and shelf life of crops.
- _______ is used to reduce competition among plants.
- The main benefit of _______ is to extend the shelf life of harvested crops.
- _______ involves removing weeds from a field.
- The process of _______ includes drying and storing crops.
- _______ helps to provide water to crops during dry periods.
- The purpose of _______ is to separate different parts of harvested crops.
- _______ helps to improve soil quality and provide nutrients.
- A _______ is used to keep grains dry and free from pests.
- The main benefit of _______ is to make crops easier to use and consume.
This examination covers all the topics learned this term and ensures students have a solid understanding of agricultural science concepts. Good luck!