First Term Mid Term Test Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7
Agricultural Science Primary 5 First Term Mid-Term Assessment
Week 7: Mid-Term Assessment and Break
Part A: Objective Questions
Instructions: Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks.
- _______ involves breaking down grains into a finer texture.
- a) Milling
- b) Grinding
- c) Juicing
- d) Harvesting
- The process of separating flour from wheat is called _______.
- a) Milling
- b) Grinding
- c) Sorting
- d) Juicing
- _______ is a method of preserving crops by storing them in a silo.
- a) Bagging
- b) Cribbing
- c) Milling
- d) Silage
- The benefits of crop processing include improved taste and _______.
- a) Appearance
- b) Texture
- c) Size
- d) Color
- In fruit juice extraction, the _______ is used to remove pulp.
- a) Grinder
- b) Juicer
- c) Sifter
- d) Mixer
- Post-planting activities include _______ and weeding.
- a) Harvesting
- b) Planting
- c) Mulching
- d) Sorting
- To prevent crops from spoiling, they are _______ after harvesting.
- a) Processed
- b) Harvested
- c) Packed
- d) Watered
- A _______ is used to process grains into flour.
- a) Juicer
- b) Sifter
- c) Mill
- d) Grinder
- Sorting and _______ are important post-harvesting activities.
- a) Planting
- b) Grinding
- c) Grading
- d) Milling
- The process of keeping crops fresh in a _______ helps in long-term storage.
- a) Bag
- b) Crib
- c) Barn
- d) Silo
- _______ is an activity that helps crops grow by adding nutrients to the soil.
- a) Thinning
- b) Fertilizer application
- c) Irrigation
- d) Sorting
- _______ helps in removing weeds from a crop field.
- a) Grinding
- b) Mulching
- c) Irrigation
- d) Harvesting
- The main purpose of _______ is to remove excess water from the soil.
- a) Weeding
- b) Irrigation
- c) Mulching
- d) Thinning
- During planting, tools such as _______ are used.
- a) Graders
- b) Juicers
- c) Spades
- d) Mills
- To keep harvested crops fresh, they are often stored in _______.
- a) Crates
- b) Bags
- c) Barns
- d) Sheds
- The first step in crop production is _______.
- a) Harvesting
- b) Planting
- c) Pre-planting
- d) Processing
- _______ is a method used to keep crops cool and dry.
- a) Bagging
- b) Milling
- c) Grinding
- d) Silo storage
- In crop processing, _______ is done to create products like flour and juice.
- a) Grinding
- b) Planting
- c) Harvesting
- d) Fertilizing
- The _______ is used for preserving yams and other tubers.
- a) Crib
- b) Barn
- c) Silo
- d) Bag
- After _______ crops, they are sorted and graded.
- a) Planting
- b) Harvesting
- c) Processing
- d) Grinding
Part B: Theory Questions
Instructions: Provide short answers to the following questions.
- What are the main methods of processing crops?
- Explain the importance of grinding and milling in crop processing.
- What are the benefits of processing crops?
- Describe the steps involved in creating fruit juice from harvested fruits.
- What tools are commonly used in planting activities?
- List and explain three post-planting activities.
- How does irrigation benefit crop production?
- What is the purpose of mulching in crop cultivation?
- Describe the process of sorting and grading harvested crops.
- Why is it important to preserve harvested crops?
- What is a silo, and how is it used for crop preservation?
- How do you prepare fruits for juicing?
- What is the role of fertilizer application in crop production?
- Explain how thinning is done and its benefits.
- What are the advantages of using a yam barn for crop storage?
- How does milling differ from grinding in crop processing?
- Describe the process of weeding and its importance.
- What are the key factors to consider when harvesting crops?
- How does bagging help in crop preservation?
- Discuss the importance of proper storage after crop harvesting.
Part C: True or False Questions
Instructions: Indicate whether the statements are True or False.
- Grinding involves breaking down grains into a coarser texture.
- Milling is a method of processing that separates grains into different components.
- The main benefit of processing crops is increased shelf life.
- Juicing involves using a blender to make fruit juice.
- Mulching helps to retain soil moisture.
- Sorting and grading are post-harvesting activities.
- A silo is used for bagging crops.
- Grinding is used to produce flour from grains.
- Irrigation involves applying manure to crops.
- Thinning helps to reduce competition among plants.
- Bagging is a method of storing crops for preservation.
- Harvesting is the final step in crop production.
- Milling produces flour and other grain products.
- Cribs are used for storing grains and legumes.
- Processing crops can enhance their nutritional value.
- Juicers are used for grinding grains.
- Post-planting activities include fertilizing and weeding.
- The main purpose of preservation is to prevent spoilage.
- Harvested crops are immediately ready for consumption.
- Sorting is done to remove impurities from harvested crops.
Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word.
- _______ is a method used to process grains into flour.
- To keep crops fresh, they are often stored in a _______.
- Juicing involves using a _______ to extract juice from fruits.
- _______ is a post-planting activity that helps remove excess plants.
- The process of removing pulp from juice is called _______.
- _______ helps in reducing weed competition in a crop field.
- _______ involves adding nutrients to the soil to help crops grow.
- A _______ is used to preserve yams and other tubers.
- Sorting and _______ are done after harvesting crops.
- _______ is the first step in preparing crops for processing.
- To make flour, grains are _______ into a finer texture.
- _______ is used to prevent spoilage of harvested crops.
- The benefits of _______ include improved taste and texture of food products.
- A _______ is used for making fruit juice from harvested fruits.
- The process of _______ helps to maintain soil moisture and prevent erosion.
- Harvested crops are _______ before being stored or processed.
- _______ is done to separate different components of harvested crops.
- The purpose of _______ is to keep crops safe and fresh for longer periods.
- _______ is a process that enhances the usability of crops by making them easier to consume.
- The final step in crop production is _______.
End of Assessment