Examination on Agricultural Science
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is the condition of the atmosphere over a long period. (a) Weather (b) Climate (c) Rainfall
2. Which of these is not a factor of climate? (a) Temperature (b) Soil (c) Rainfall
3. The natural process of adding nutrients to the soil using animal waste is called ________. (a) Weeding (b) Manuring (c) Watering
4. Which of the following is a forest crop? (a) Millet (b) Cocoa (c) Groundnut
5. All of these are materials needed for growing crops except ________. (a) Good seeds (b) Stem cuttings (c) Stones
6. Which of these animals does NOT live in the savannah region? (a) Cattle (b) Goats (c) Snails
7. The main reason for preparing a nursery bed is to ________. (a) Protect young plants (b) Store water (c) Clear land
8. An example of a savannah crop is ________. (a) Yam (b) Maize (c) Coffee
9. The correct step after site selection for raising ornamental plants is ________. (a) Land clearing (b) Watering (c) Pruning
10. Which of these is not an example of a weather condition? (a) Sunny (b) Cloudy (c) Mountain
11. ________ is the removal of unwanted plants from the farm. (a) Mulching (b) Weeding (c) Pruning
12. A plant grown mainly for its beauty is called an ________ plant. (a) Food (b) Ornamental (c) Cash
13. The process of moving seedlings from the nursery to the main farm is called ________. (a) Weeding (b) Transplanting (c) Mulching
14. All of these are forest animals except ________. (a) Pigs (b) Fish (c) Horses
15. ________ is the covering of the soil surface with materials to conserve moisture. (a) Watering (b) Mulching (c) Pruning
16. The difference between climate and weather is that climate is for a long time while weather is for a ________ time. (a) Short (b) Medium (c) Very long
17. Which of the following is a material needed for growing crops? (a) Bad seeds (b) Fertilizers (c) Old clothes
18. Which crop grows well in the forest region? (a) Cotton (b) Oil palm (c) Groundnut
19. The removal of dead or unwanted parts of a plant is known as ________. (a) Watering (b) Pruning (c) Weeding
20. The dry season means a period with ________ rainfall. (a) Heavy (b) No (c) Moderate

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) Define climate. (2 marks)
(b) State two differences between climate and weather. (3 marks)
(c) List three factors of climate. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of a weather condition. (2 marks)

2. (a) What are forest crops? (2 marks)
(b) Mention three examples of crops found in the savannah region. (3 marks)
(c) Name two animals that live in the forest. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of a savannah animal. (2 marks)

3. (a) State two materials needed for growing crops. (2 marks)
(b) What is an ornamental plant? (3 marks)
(c) List two steps in raising ornamental plants. (3 marks)
(d) Name one step in raising ornamental plants. (2 marks)

4. (a) Explain what a seedling is. (2 marks)
(b) Describe the term “mulching” in crop production. (3 marks)
(c) State two reasons why farmers water their crops. (3 marks)
(d) What is pruning? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Climate
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Soil
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Manuring
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Cocoa
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Stones
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Snails
Question 7 – ✅ (a) Protect young plants
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Maize
Question 9 – ✅ (a) Land clearing
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Mountain
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Weeding
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Ornamental
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Transplanting
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Horses
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Mulching
Question 16 – ✅ (a) Short
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Fertilizers
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Oil palm
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Pruning
Question 20 – ✅ (b) No