Revision Agricultural Science JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 11

JSS 1 Agricultural Science – Second Term

Week 11: General Revision and Review Questions

Part A: 20 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with Answers

1. What is the life cycle of a crop?

   • The life cycle of a crop is the time it takes for a plant to grow from seed to maturity and produce seeds again.

2. How are crops classified based on their life cycle?

   • They are classified as annuals (one season), biennials (two seasons), or perennials (many years).

3. What are food crops?

   • Food crops are plants grown mainly for human consumption, such as rice, maize, and yam.

4. What are oil crops?

   • Oil crops produce oil, like palm oil and groundnut.

5. What factors affect the distribution of crops in Nigeria?

   • Climate, soil type, water availability, and human activities.

6. What is an example of an aquatic farm animal?

   • Fish, such as tilapia and catfish.

7. Give examples of terrestrial farm animals.

   • Cattle, goats, and poultry.

8. What are ruminant animals?

   • Animals that chew cud and have four stomach compartments, e.g., cows and goats.

9. What are non-ruminant animals?

   • Animals with a simple stomach, e.g., pigs and poultry.

10. Name three characteristics of cattle.

• Large body, short fur, and produce milk.

11. What are poultry birds?

• Birds raised for eggs and meat, such as chickens and turkeys.

12. What are work animals?

• Animals used for labor, such as donkeys and oxen.

13. What are dairy animals?

• Animals that produce milk, such as cows and goats.

14. Name two breeds of cattle.

• White Fulani and Muturu.

15. What are the uses of farm animals?

• They provide food, income, labor, and clothing.

16. What is the main food from poultry?

• Eggs and meat.

17. Which part of Nigeria is best for cattle rearing?

• The northern part, due to its dry climate.

18. Why are pigs not common in northern Nigeria?

• Many people in the north follow Islam, which forbids eating pork.

19. Why are goats and sheep common in the north?

• They can survive in dry areas with little water.

20. What is the main reason fish farming is common in the south?

• The south has more rivers and water bodies.

Part B: 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. Crops that complete their life cycle in one season are called ______.
   a) Biennials
   b) Annuals
   c) Perennials
   d) Shrubs

2. Which of the following is an oil crop?
   a) Yam
   b) Cocoa
   c) Palm tree
   d) Rice

3. The main factor affecting the distribution of crops is ______.
   a) Religion
   b) Climate
   c) Music
   d) Culture

4. Cattle are mostly found in ______ Nigeria.
   a) Northern
   b) Eastern
   c) Western
   d) Southern

5. An example of an aquatic farm animal is ______.
   a) Rabbit
   b) Catfish
   c) Cow
   d) Goat

6. ______ animals chew cud and have four stomachs.
   a) Ruminant
   b) Non-ruminant
   c) Omnivorous
   d) Herbivorous

7. An example of a ruminant animal is ______.
   a) Pig
   b) Chicken
   c) Goat
   d) Fish

8. Poultry birds are mainly reared for ______.
   a) Meat and eggs
   b) Labor
   c) Guarding homes
   d) Carrying loads

9. ______ animals have a simple stomach.
   a) Ruminant
   b) Non-ruminant
   c) Herbivore
   d) Carnivore

10. The most common dairy animal is ______.
    a) Dog
    b) Sheep
    c) Cow
    d) Pig

Part C: 20 Short Answer Questions

1. Define annual crops.
2. Give two examples of oil crops.
3. Name three factors affecting the distribution of crops in Nigeria.
4. What are two examples of non-ruminant animals?
5. Mention two characteristics of a goat.
6. Why are cattle common in northern Nigeria?
7. What is the importance of fish farming?
8. What is the difference between a ruminant and a non-ruminant animal?
9. Name two breeds of poultry birds.
10. What is the importance of work animals?

Part D: 20 True or False Questions

1. All crops are annual crops. (False)
2. Pigs are common in northern Nigeria. (False)
3. Poultry birds can live in all parts of Nigeria. (True)
4. Cocoa is a food crop. (False)
5. Sheep are ruminant animals. (True)
6. The climate does not affect where crops grow. (False)
7. Goats and sheep can live in dry areas. (True)
8. All farm animals are terrestrial. (False)
9. Rice is an example of a cereal crop. (True)
10. Ruminant animals have a single stomach. (False)

Part E: 20 Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (Without Options)

1. Crops that live for more than two years are called ______.
2. Palm oil is obtained from the ______ tree.
3. The best climate for growing cocoa is ______.
4. Cattle are mainly found in ______ Nigeria.
5. Fish farming is common in the ______ part of Nigeria.
6. Pigs are mostly found in the ______ region.
7. Cattle have ______ stomachs.
8. Goats eat mainly ______.
9. Poultry birds are raised for their ______ and ______.
10. Sheep produce a type of fabric called ______.

Part E: 20 Fill-in-the-Gap Questions (Without Options) [Continued]

11. The main factor affecting where crops grow is ______.
12. ______ is a common source of animal protein.
13. Poultry birds like ______ lay eggs for food.
14. ______ is an example of a dairy animal.
15. Sheep provide meat called ______.
16. The process of growing crops is called ______.
17. The ______ tree produces cocoa beans.
18. ______ is a common source of carbohydrates.
19. The ______ region of Nigeria is known for fish farming.
20. ______ animals have a simple stomach and do not chew cud.

Part F: 10 Additional Evaluation Questions

1. What is the main reason for classifying crops?
2. Give two examples of crops used for making beverages.
3. What is the difference between food crops and oil crops?
4. Mention two examples of crops that provide fiber.
5. What are two characteristics of ruminant animals?
6. Give one reason why farmers rear cattle.
7. What is the main difference between aquatic and terrestrial animals?
8. Why do farmers classify animals based on their digestive system?
9. Name two breeds of goats found in Nigeria.
10. What are the three main uses of farm animals?

This completes the full set of revision questions for Week 11 covering all topics taught this term. These questions test recall, understanding, and application in different formats to make learning engaging and effective.