PRIMARY 5 THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION
CLASS: PRIMARY 5
SUBJECT: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
NAME:………………………………
- Pests can be categorized into _________ groups (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 4
- The type of farming where food crops are produced for family consumption is known as ___
(a) commercial farming (b) subsistence farming (c) tangua farming - Which of the following is not an example of cash crop (a) cocoa (b) beans (c) timber
- ____________ is a farm record that shows the day-to-day activities on the farm
(a) farm inventory (b) farm diary (c) purchase record - The following pests are insects that bite and chew except _____
(a) grasshopper (b) butterfly (c) aphids - What is the first step in rearing farm animals?
- a) Providing shelter
- b) Feeding properly
- c) Choosing the right animals
- d) Giving water
- Why is it important to clean animal pens regularly?
- a) To make them smell nice
- b) To prevent diseases and keep animals healthy
- c) To attract more animals
- d) To make them look good
- What should you give animals to eat?
- a) Junk food
- b) Nutritious food like grains and vegetables
- c) Sugary snacks
- d) None of the above
- How can you protect animals from predators?
- a) By leaving them outside at night
- b) By installing fences and using guard dogs
- c) By ignoring them
- d) By keeping them indoors all the time
- What should you do if an animal is sick?
- a) Nothing, let it get better on its own
- b) Treat it for illnesses and call a vet if needed
- c) Ignore it and hope it gets better
- d) Sell it to someone else
- How often should you clean animal pens?
- a) Once a year
- b) Every day
- c) Only when they start to smell bad
- d) Never
- What should you do before breeding animals?
- a) Nothing, just let them mate whenever they want
- b) Separate male and female animals for breeding
- c) Let them breed with any animal they want
- d) Sell the animals before they breed
- Why is it important to keep records?
- a) To have something to do
- b) To keep track of important events like births and vaccinations
- c) To make the farm look organized
- d) None of the above
- How can you dispose of animal waste safely?
- a) Throw it in the river
- b) Use it as fertilizer for crops
- c) Leave it in the field
- d) Burn it
- Why should you provide shelter for animals?
- a) To make them feel claustrophobic
- b) To protect them from rain, sun, and predators
- c) To keep them indoors all the time
- d) To make them feel uncomfortable
- What should you do if you notice an animal behaving differently?
- a) Ignore it
- b) Watch for signs of illness or distress and take action accordingly
- c) Punish the animal
- d) Sell the animal
- How can you protect animals from diseases?
- a) By ignoring them
- b) By vaccinating them and providing proper healthcare
- c) By feeding them unhealthy food
- d) By leaving them outside in the rain
- What should you do if you need advice about rearing farm animals?
- a) Ask experienced farmers or veterinarians
- b) Make up your own solutions
- c) Ignore the problem
- d) Sell the animals
- How can you help animals feel comfortable?
- a) By treating them with care and kindness
- b) By ignoring them
- c) By scaring them
- d) By feeding them only once a week
- Why is it important to provide clean water for animals?
- a) Because they don’t need water
- b) Because water helps keep them hydrated and healthy
- c) Because it’s fun to watch them drink
- d) Because they can find water on their own
- Organisms that live and depend on other organisms called ‘host’ for survival are known as___
(a) pests (b) parasites (c) diseases - Which of the following is not an example of ectoparasites (a) tick (b) lice (c) tapeworm
- All the following are characteristics of commercial farming except ______
(a) it is done on a large scale of land (b) food crops are basically grown
(c) the use of modern farm tools such as machines - Which of these crop is used in the textile industry (a) cotton (b) rubber (c) cocoa
- The following are common agents that cause diseases to crops except ______
(a) bacteria (b) nutrient (c) fungi - What do chickens need for shelter?
- a) Nest boxes
- b) Chicken coop
- c) Rabbit hutch
- d) Dog kennel
- What should you feed rabbits?
- a) Grains and vegetables
- b) Meat and bones
- c) Candy and chocolate
- d) Rocks and sand
- What is essential for snails’ habitat?
- a) Dry environment
- b) Moist and shaded area
- c) Hot and sunny place
- d) Concrete floor
- What do rabbits live in?
- a) Chicken coop
- b) Dog house
- c) Rabbit hutch
- d) Bird cage
- What do chickens drink?
- a) Soda
- b) Juice
- c) Clean water
- d) Milk
- What should you feed chickens?
- a) Candy
- b) Grass
- c) Grains and vegetables
- d) Rocks
- What do snails eat?
- a) Fruits and vegetables
- b) Meat
- c) Candy
- d) Bread
- What should you provide for rabbits to hop around?
- a) A small cage
- b) A big field
- c) A swimming pool
- d) A tree
- What is important for snails’ habitat?
- a) Sunshine
- b) Shade and moisture
- c) Dryness
- d) Wind
- What should you give chickens for nutrition?
- a) Grains and vegetables
- b) Candy and chocolate
- c) Chips and soda
- d) Toys and games
- Where do rabbits live?
- a) In the water
- b) In the sky
- c) In the ground
- d) In the trees
- What is essential for chicken shelter?
- a) A rabbit hutch
- b) A dog kennel
- c) A chicken coop
- d) A cat cage
- What is the primary food for rabbits?
- a) Grass and leaves
- b) Rocks and sand
- c) Candy and sweets
- d) Fish and meat
- What do chickens need for a happy life?
- a) Dirty water
- b) A small cage
- c) Clean water and food
- d) Loud noises
- What is important for snails’ food?
- a) Dirt
- b) Rocks
- c) Fruits and vegetables
- d) Plastic
- Animals with a simple stomach are called ______
(a) monogastric animals (b) polygastric animals (c) ruminant animals - An example of work animal is _____ (a) dog (b) camel (c) chicken
- The process of separating sick animals from the healthy animals is known as ___
(a) culling (b) weaning (c) breeding - _____________ can be used to control pests (a) fungicides (b) pesticides (c) insecticides
- Animals that live in water are called__ (a) aquatic animals (b) arboreal animals (c) terrestrial
- The uppermost layer of the earth surface in which plants grow and animals live is known as_
(a) rock (b) soil (c) water - __________ are any organism that is capable of causing damage to our plants
(a) parasites (b) pests (c) diseases - The breaking down of rocks into smaller particles is known as _____
(a) watering (b) cracking (c) weathering - ____________ are crops that complete their life cycle in more than two seasons
(a) annual crops (b) biennial crops (c) perennial crops - Which of the following is not an example of a simple farm tools (a) plough (b) hoe (c) cutlass
- The intensive system of rearing farm animals maximizes ________.
- a) space usage
- b) freedom for animals
- c) natural behaviors
- d) environmental benefits
- Animals in the extensive system have the freedom to ________.
- a) roam and graze
- b) stay confined in cages
- c) eat only processed feed
- d) receive constant medical care
- The extensive system is advantageous because it requires ________ land and labor.
- a) less
- b) more
- c) no
- d) unpredictable
- Animals in the intensive system may experience stress due to ________.
- a) freedom to roam
- b) controlled feeding
- c) confinement
- d) natural behaviors
- The extensive system is susceptible to ________ and diseases.
- a) higher productivity
- b) lower productivity
- c) environmental pollution
- d) predation
- In the intensive system, animals depend heavily on external inputs like ________.
- a) natural pasture
- b) fresh air
- c) processed feed
- d) sunshine
- Semi-intensive systems combine aspects of both ________ and ________ systems.
- a) intensive, extensive
- b) semi-intensive, extensive
- c) extensive, natural
- d) controlled, free-range
- The extensive system has minimal environmental pollution due to ________.
- a) natural waste dispersal
- b) confinement
- c) controlled feeding
- d) limited space
- The intensive system requires ________ land compared to the extensive system.
- a) less
- b) more
- c) the same amount of
- d) unpredictable amounts of
- Semi-intensive systems provide some freedom for animals while still controlling ________ and ________.
- a) feeding, breeding
- b) space usage, land
- c) labor, costs
- d) water, air
- The extensive system is advantageous because animals graze on ________.
- a) processed feed
- b) natural pasture
- c) concrete floors
- d) cages
- Animals in the intensive system are kept in confined spaces, maximizing ________.
- a) freedom
- b) environmental benefits
- c) space usage
- d) natural behaviors
- The semi-intensive system requires ________ compared to the intensive system.
- a) less management
- b) more management
- c) the same amount of management
- d) unpredictable amounts of management
- Animals in the extensive system have minimal stress due to ________.
- a) confinement
- b) controlled feeding
- c) freedom to roam
- d) dependency on external inputs
- The extensive system is advantageous because it has minimal ________.
- a) productivity
- b) environmental pollution
- c) land and labor requirements
- d) diseases
- All the following are examples of food crops except _______ (a) cocoa (b) maize (c) yams
- _____________ is the record that shows all the assets that are present on the farm
(a) farm diary (b) sales record (c) farm inventory - The _____________ record shows that amount of labour hired on the farm
(a) sales (b) labour (c) purchase - A doctor trained to take care of farm animals and treat them when sick is known as _____
(a) dentist (b) occultist (c) veterinarian - ____________ is the removal of unwanted plants from the farm
(a) weeding (b) harrowing (c) thinning - Cocoa is used to produce _______ (a) Tyre/Dunlop (b) textile (c) beverages
- Which of the following is an example of farm record
(a) drawing book (b) photo album (c) farm diary - ___________ records shows that day to day activities on the farm
(a) farm diary (b) farm inventory (c) sales record - Rubber, cocoa and timber are examples of ____ (a) food crops (b) cash crops (c) herbal crops
- Which of the following crops is used for weaving (a) latex (b) fibre (c) cotton
- ________ are annoying insects that bother farm animals and spread diseases.
- a) Flies
- b) Birds
- c) Fish
- d) Ants
- Ticks are small ________ that attach to animals and suck their blood.
- a) birds
- b) arachnids
- c) mammals
- d) insects
- Lice are tiny insects that live on the skin of animals and feed on their ________.
- a) fur
- b) blood
- c) feathers
- d) scales
- Mites can cause itching and skin irritation in farm animals, similar to ________.
- a) flies
- b) lice
- c) worms
- d) ticks
- Worms are ________ parasites that live in the digestive tract of animals.
- a) external
- b) internal
- c) flying
- d) crawling
- Regular ________ helps reduce the presence of pests in animal pens.
- a) feeding
- b) cleaning
- c) spraying
- d) medication
- Proper sanitation involves disposing of animal ________ properly.
- a) food
- b) waste
- c) medication
- d) water
- Using ________ can keep pests away from farm animals.
- a) dewormers
- b) vaccines
- c) pest repellents
- d) antibiotics
- ________ are administered to treat and prevent parasite infestations in animals.
- a) Vaccines
- b) Dewormers
- c) Antibiotics
- d) Insecticides
- Quarantine involves isolating ________ animals to prevent the spread of parasites.
- a) healthy
- b) sick
- c) old
- d) young
- Flies are common pests that bother farm animals and spread ________.
- a) diseases
- b) food
- c) water
- d) medication
- Ticks are small ________ that can cause discomfort to animals.
- a) mammals
- b) arachnids
- c) birds
- d) insects
- Lice feed on the ________ of animals and can cause itching.
- a) feathers
- b) fur
- c) scales
- d) blood
- Proper sanitation involves disposing of animal ________ to prevent pests.
- a) food
- b) waste
- c) medication
- d) water
- Using pest ________ can help keep farm animals free from pests.
- a) dewormers
- b) vaccines
- c) repellents
- d) antibiotics
- Diseases of farm animals are illnesses or health conditions that affect ________ raised on farms.
- a) humans
- b) plants
- c) animals
- d) machines
- The causes of diseases in farm animals can include bacteria, viruses, parasites, poor ________, and environmental factors.
- a) weather
- b) nutrition
- c) education
- d) transportation
- Foot-and-Mouth Disease affects cloven-hoofed animals like cows and pigs, causing fever and blisters on the mouth and ________.
- a) nose
- b) ears
- c) feet
- d) tail
- Mastitis is an inflammatory condition of the udder in dairy cows, often caused by ________, resulting in reduced milk production.
- a) parasites
- b) viruses
- c) bacteria
- d) fungi
- Newcastle Disease is a viral infection affecting ________, causing respiratory and nervous system symptoms.
- a) pigs
- b) cows
- c) chickens
- d) goats
- Scours is diarrhea in young calves, often caused by bacterial or viral infections, leading to ________ and weakness.
- a) dehydration
- b) overhydration
- c) hunger
- d) strength
- Blackleg is a bacterial infection in cattle, causing sudden death due to gas accumulation in ________.
- a) muscles
- b) bones
- c) organs
- d) skin
- Diseases of farm animals affect their ________ and overall well-being.
- a) nutrition
- b) environment
- c) health
- d) education
- Farmers need to understand the causes of diseases to take ________ measures to protect their animals.
- a) preventive
- b) destructive
- c) harmful
- d) aggressive
- What are diseases of farm animals?
- a) Illnesses or health conditions that affect animals raised on farms.
- b) Medicines used to treat farm animals.
- c) Food given to farm animals.
- d) Equipment used on farms.
- What can cause diseases in farm animals?
- a) Bacteria, viruses, parasites, poor nutrition, and environmental factors.
- b) Sunshine and rain.
- c) Farmers and veterinarians.
- d) Plants and trees.
- What is one example of a disease that affects cows and pigs?
- a) Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
- b) Newcastle Disease.
- c) Scours.
- d) Blackleg.
- Which disease affects the udder in dairy cows?
- a) Mastitis.
- b) Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
- c) Newcastle Disease.
- d) Scours.
- What type of infection is Blackleg in cattle?
- a) Bacterial.
- b) Viral.
- c) Fungal.
- d) Parasitic.
- Why is it important for farmers to understand farm animal diseases?
- a) To protect their animals’ health.
- b) To harm their animals.
- c) To sell their animals.
- d) To ignore their animals’ health.
Rearing of Chicken, Rabbits and Snails Agricultural Science Primary 5 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Section B
- What is a basic need for chickens’ shelter?
- What should you feed rabbits for good health?
- Where do snails thrive best?
- What do chickens drink to stay hydrated?
- What is important for rabbits’ habitat?
- Why is feeding important for farm animals?
- What should you keep track of when managing farm animals?
- How does sanitation contribute to animal health?
- What should you do if an animal is sick?
- How can shelters protect animals?
- What are the three main systems of rearing farm animals?
- Describe the intensive system of farming.
- What are the advantages of the extensive system?
- Explain why animals in the intensive system may experience stress.
- How does the semi-intensive system balance freedom and control for animals?
- Define farming?
- List two types of farming
- Define farm records?
- Mention three examples of farm records
- State five importance of farming
- What are parasites?
- Give two examples each
(a) Ecto parasite:
(b) Endo parasites: - Pests are
- Mention one example of the following pest
(i) Insect: (iii) Rodent:
(ii) Birds: - What are common pests and parasites of farm animals?
- Why are pests and parasites harmful to farm animals?
- How can farmers control pests and parasites through regular cleaning?
- What is proper sanitation, and why is it important for controlling pests and parasites?
- What are dewormers, and how do they help control parasites?
- Describe a situation where pests might bother farm animals.
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