AGRIC SS 2 SECOND TERM MID TERM TEST

Part A

Objectives

Answer the following questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a method of range improvement? a) Re-seeding b) Grazing management c) Fertilizer application d) Burning
2. What is the primary goal of range management? a) To increase soil erosion b) To improve soil fertility c) To maintain or improve range condition d) To decrease biodiversity
3. What is the best time of year to reseed a range? a) During the dry season b) During the rainy season c) During the harmattan season d) During the planting season
4. Which of the following grazing methods is most effective at preventing overgrazing? a) Continuous grazing b) Rotational grazing c) Seasonal grazing d) Deferred grazing
5. What is the main benefit of using fire as a range management tool? a) It can be used to control weeds and invasive species b) It increases soil erosion c) It reduces soil fertility d) It eliminates all plant species
6. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a healthy range? a) Adequate plant cover b) High species diversity c) Soil erosion d) Adequate forage production
7. What is the term for the process of removing animals from a range for a period of time to allow vegetation to recover? a) Continuous grazing b) Deferred grazing c) Seasonal grazing d) Rotational grazing
8. Which of the following is a method of range improvement that involves the application of lime or gypsum to the soil? a) Re-seeding b) Fertilizer application c) Burning d) Soil amendment
9. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of rotational grazing? a) It improves soil fertility b) It increases forage production c) It allows for more efficient use of land d) It leads to overgrazing
10. What is the term for the process of removing excess plant material from a range to prevent overgrowth and promote healthy growth? a) Fertilizer application b) Burning c) Grazing management d) Brush control
11. Which of the following is NOT a nutrient required for animal growth and development? a) Carbohydrates b) Proteins c) Vitamins d) Water
12. What is the primary function of carbohydrates in an animal’s diet? a) To provide energy b) To build muscle tissue c) To aid in digestion d) To regulate body temperature
13. What is the term for the process of grinding food in an animal’s stomach? a) Digestion b) Absorption c) Fermentation d) Mastication
14. Which of the following is a common source of protein in animal feed? a) Corn b) Hay c) Soybean meal d) Oats
15. Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects an animal’s nutritional requirements? a) Age b) Weight c) Breed d) Color
16. What is the term for the amount of feed an animal requires to maintain its body weight and energy needs? a) Maintenance requirement b) Growth requirement c) Reproductive requirement d) Nutritional requirement
17. Which of the following is a symptom of a deficiency in vitamin A? a) Rickets b) Scurvy c) Night blindness d) Beriberi
18. What is the term for the amount of feed an animal requires for optimal growth and development? a) Maintenance requirement b) Growth requirement c) Reproductive requirement d) Nutritional requirement
19. Which of the following is a common source of energy in animal feed? a) Protein b) Fat c) Fiber d) Minerals
20. What is the term for the amount of feed an animal requires during pregnancy and lactation? a) Maintenance requirement b) Growth requirement c) Reproductive requirement d) Nutritional requirement

Theory

1. What is range management and improvement, and why is it important for animal agriculture?
2. What are some common methods of range improvement, and how do they help to maintain or improve range condition?
3. What is the difference between a concentrate and a roughage in animal feed, and what are some common sources of each?
4. What are some common types of animal feed additives, and what are their respective functions?
5. What are some common nutritional deficiencies that can occur in animals, and how can they be prevented or treated?
6. What is the difference between a monogastric and a ruminant digestive system, and how does this impact the type of feed that each animal requires?
7. What are some common sources of protein in animal feed, and why is protein important for animal growth and development?
8. What is the difference between a maintenance requirement and a growth requirement in animal nutrition, and how do these requirements impact feeding practices?
9. What are some common grazing management techniques, and how do they impact the health and productivity of a range?
10. What is the role of water in animal nutrition, and why is it important to ensure that animals have access to clean and adequate water sources?