Second Term Examination Primary 5 Agricultural Science

SECOND TERM EXAMINATION

CLASS: PRIMARY 5

SUBJECT: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

Name:_____________________________

Part A: Objective Questions

1. A pest causes ____________ to crops
   (a) peace
   (b) damage
   (c) growth
   (d) decay
2. __________ is an example of a rodent
   (a) goat
   (b) dog
   (c) cat
   (d) rabbit
3. __________ is an example of a primate
   (a) monkey
   (b) cow
   (c) dog
   (d) lion
4. A pest can be animals or _____________
   (a) dog
   (b) stone
   (c) insects
   (d) leaf
5. Our crops and livestock can be affected by ________
   (a) fly
   (b) bee
   (c) pest
   (d) dog
6. _______ does not allow normal growth of crop plants
   (a) fly
   (b) diseases
   (c) sickness
   (d) headache
7. The following are common agents that cause diseases to crops except _____
   (a) bacteria
   (b) boil
   (c) fungi
   (d) virus
8. Maize rust is a disease of ________
   (a) cassava
   (b) plantain
   (c) maize
   (d) beans
9. The following are examples of insect pests except ______
   (a) weevils
   (b) stem borer
   (c) bird
   (d) grasshoppers
10. Squirrel is an example of ______
    (a) insect
    (b) primate
    (c) rodent
    (d) flies
11. Cultural method of controlling pests involves the following except _____
    (a) regular weeding
    (b) deep ploughing
    (c) good crop rotation system
    (d) planting crops
12. Physical method of controlling pests in farm involves the following except
    (a) using hands to pick and kill the pests
    (b) Using locally made traps to catch rodents
    (c) Allowing insects on the farm
    (d) using scarecrows to scare birds and monkeys away
13. Eating food infected with chemicals can cause the following except
    (a) stomach ache
    (b) catarrh
    (c) cough
    (d) good health
14. When chemicals are washed into nearby streams, it kills fishes and other water animals
    (a) true
    (b) not sure
    (c) false
    (d) doubt
15. ___________ are small animals or insects that live on the bodies of farm animals
    (a) flies
    (b) insects
    (c) parasites
    (d) dog
16. _______ is an example of an internal parasite
    (a) tick
    (b) flea
    (c) tapeworm
    (d) tse-tse fly
17. ____ is an example of external parasites
    (a) ticks
    (b) tapeworm
    (c) roundworm
    (d) flatworm
18. Disease attacks farm animals and makes them _______
    (a) well
    (b) fine
    (c) grow
    (d) sick
19. _______ causes sleeping sickness in animals
    (a) lice
    (b) tick
    (c) flea
    (d) tse-tse fly
20. ________ is the planting of crops and rearing of animals for man’s use or consumption
    (a) growing
    (b) farming
    (c) planting
    (d) sowing

Part B: Theory Questions

1. What are pests?
2. List four common pests you know.
3. What is a disease?
4. List four causal agents of crop diseases.
5. What is farming?
6. State three importance of farming.
7. What are parasites?
8. Write the two types of parasites with one example each.
9. What is the difference between internal and external parasites?
10. What does crop rotation involve?
11. How do pests affect crops?
12. Give two examples of chemical control for pests.
13. What is the role of good farming practices in pest control?
14. Why is it important to control pests in agriculture?
15. What is the importance of proper weeding in farming?
16. How can diseases be prevented in crops?
17. What are the effects of chemicals on crops?
18. Name two common crop diseases.
19. How can farming be made more sustainable?
20. Why is pest control important in livestock farming?
21. How do parasites affect farm animals?
22. Explain how farming can lead to environmental pollution.
23. What is the relationship between pests and diseases in crops?
24. Why do farmers use scarecrows?
25. What are the benefits of proper pest management?
26. How do farmers use physical methods to control pests?
27. Why is regular inspection of farm animals important?
28. How does crop rotation help in controlling pests?
29. What is the role of natural predators in pest control?
30. How does farming contribute to food security?

Part C: True or False Questions

1. A pest is beneficial to crops. (True/False)
2. Pests can be animals or insects. (True/False)
3. A cow is an example of a rodent. (True/False)
4. Diseases are caused by pests. (True/False)
5. Farmers should ignore pest management. (True/False)
6. Pests can cause diseases to crops. (True/False)
7. Chemicals used on farms do not affect the environment. (True/False)
8. Pests can be controlled by planting crops in rows. (True/False)
9. Internal parasites live outside the body of animals. (True/False)
10. External parasites live inside the body of animals. (True/False)
11. Farming can help to improve the economy. (True/False)
12. Parasites make animals sick. (True/False)
13. Good farming practices can help control pests. (True/False)
14. All pests are harmful. (True/False)
15. Cultural methods of pest control include crop rotation. (True/False)
16. Physical methods of pest control are harmful to the environment. (True/False)
17. It is safe to eat crops affected by chemicals. (True/False)
18. Crops should not be sprayed with harmful chemicals. (True/False)
19. Diseases spread faster with pests. (True/False)
20. Fungi can cause crop diseases. (True/False)
21. Fleas are external parasites. (True/False)
22. Ticks are internal parasites. (True/False)
23. Parasites can be controlled by medicines. (True/False)
24. A healthy environment is important for farming. (True/False)
25. Insects do not affect crop production. (True/False)
26. Maize rust is caused by fungi. (True/False)
27. Scarecrows help to keep birds away from crops. (True/False)
28. Regular weeding helps crops to grow well. (True/False)
29. Animals can also be affected by diseases. (True/False)
30. Crop rotation helps to prevent pest problems. (True/False)

Part D: Fill in the Gaps

1. A ________ is an example of a rodent.
2. ________ is a common pest in maize.
3. The disease called ________ affects cassava plants.
4. ________ is a method of controlling pests by planting different crops in each season.
5. ________ is a type of external parasite.
6. The process of rearing animals for human use is called ________.
7. The presence of ________ on farm animals can cause diseases.
8. Regular ________ is a cultural method of pest control.
9. ________ can damage crops by sucking out sap.
10. ________ can be used to trap rodents on farms.
11. Farmers use ________ to scare away birds from their crops.
12. Internal parasites live inside the ________ of animals.
13. Farmers can use ________ to kill pests in their fields.
14. ________ and ________ are examples of rodent pests.
15. ________ is a common disease-causing agent in crops.
16. The use of harmful chemicals on crops is known as ________.
17. ________ are animals that feed on other organisms.
18. ________ is a common pest that damages plant leaves.
19. ________ is used to prevent pests from entering farm fields.
20. ________ are small organisms that live on the bodies of animals.
21. ________ is a farming practice that prevents soil erosion.
22. The process of ________ helps maintain soil fertility.
23. Farmers can use ________ to wash chemicals off crops.
24. ________ is a method of pest control using natural enemies of pests.
25. ________ and ________ can be used to kill crop-damaging insects.
26. ________ is a disease that affects cattle.
27. The ________ fly spreads sleeping sickness.
28. ________ can cause crop diseases through contact with infected plants.
29. ________ is a parasitic worm that affects farm animals.
30. ________ is an important practice to ensure healthy farm animals.

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