Discover the importance of agriculture, types of goods, uses of wood, and the best soil for planting. Understand basic concepts of farming and natural resources Agricultural Science Primary 6
Subject: Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 6
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State two reasons for packaging foods.
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List any four types of packaging.
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What is preservation of food? …………………………………………………………………………………
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State any four methods of preserving foods.
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Define agriculture…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Pallets and shipping containers are examples of ……………………………………….packaging.
Mention four reasons for packaging farm produce.
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State any two materials used for packaging.
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Mention four crops that can be packaged.
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What is agricultural marketing? ……………………………………………………………………….
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State four agricultural products that can be sold in the market.
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Give four examples of processed foods.
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Mention two agricultural products that be canned. ………………….. ……………………
Define goods:
Goods are physical objects or products that can be bought, sold, or traded.
State the two types of goods:
- Consumer goods (goods bought for personal use).
- Producer goods (goods used to produce other goods or services).
What is production?
Production is the process of creating goods and services to meet the needs and wants of consumers.
List the three types of productions:
- Extractive production (extracting natural resources).
- Manufacturing production (making products from raw materials).
- Service production (providing intangible services).
State the four factors of production:
- Land (natural resources).
- Labor (human effort).
- Capital (tools, machinery, and money).
- Entrepreneurship (organizing factors of production).
Mention the types of wood:
- Hardwood (e.g., oak, maple).
- Softwood (e.g., pine, cedar).
Give two uses of wood:
- Construction (building houses, furniture).
- Fuel (burning for heat or cooking).
What is agriculture?
Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising livestock for food and other products.
State two importance of agriculture:
- Provides food for human consumption.
- Supports the economy by creating jobs and producing raw materials.
Highlight any two branches of agriculture:
- Crop production (growing crops like grains, fruits, and vegetables).
- Animal husbandry (raising animals like cattle, poultry, and fish).
Mention four examples of consumer goods:
- Clothes.
- Electronics.
- Food products.
- Toys.
State two examples of producer goods:
- Machinery.
- Tools.
List the three main types of soil:
- Sandy soil.
- Clay soil.
- Loamy soil.
Which is the best soil for planting?
Loamy soil is considered the best soil for planting because it has a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, making it fertile and well-draining.
What is afforestation?
Afforestation is the process of planting trees in an area where there were no trees before to create a new forest or woodland.
Vocational Aptitude for Primary 5
Evaluation:
- Goods are physical objects or products that can be _________. a) Traded b) Eaten c) Played d) Watched
- The two types of goods are consumer goods for personal use and _________ goods for production. a) Sharing b) Producer c) Educational d) Fun
- Production is the process of creating goods and _________. a) Services b) Money c) Food d) Clothes
- The three types of production include extractive, manufacturing, and _________ production. a) Learning b) Service c) Playing d) Traveling
- The four factors of production are land, labor, capital, and _________. a) Fun b) Energy c) Entrepreneurship d) Entertainment
- Types of wood include hardwood such as oak and softwood such as _________. a) Metal b) Pine c) Plastic d) Glass
- Uses of wood include construction for building and burning as a source of _________. a) Food b) Energy c) Water d) Air
- Agriculture is the practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising _________. a) Buildings b) Animals c) Cars d) Computers
- Two importance of agriculture are providing food and supporting the _________. a) Weather b) Economy c) Animals d) Schools
- Two branches of agriculture are crop production and animal _________. a) Consumption b) Husbandry c) Recreation d) Education
- Examples of consumer goods include clothes, electronics, food products, and _________. a) Animals b) Toys c) Trees d) Cars
- Examples of producer goods include machinery and _________. a) Clothes b) Food c) Tools d) Toys
- The three main types of soil are sandy soil, clay soil, and _________. a) Gravel soil b) Loamy soil c) Rocky soil d) Marshy soil
- The best soil for planting is _________ soil because it is fertile and well-draining. a) Sandy b) Clay c) Loamy d) Rocky
- Afforestation is the process of planting trees in an area to create a new _________ or woodland. a) Desert b) Farm c) Forest d) Lake