i)-they can withstand high temperatures
(ii) -they are capable of walking for long distances in search of pasture and water.
(iii) -they are more resistant to most of tropical diseases and pest attack
(iv) -they can survive on poor quality pastures
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State five methods used to control soil and water pollution.
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State five methods used to control soil and water pollution.
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September 12, 2019
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The Following weeds were found growing on a maize farm by a form four student. Study the weeds and answer the questions that follow.
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The Following weeds were found growing on a maize farm by a form four student. Study the weeds and answer the questions that follow.
i)Name the weeds labeled X, Y and Z above.
ii)b) State one reason that makes each of the following weeds difficult to control.
(i) X
(ii) Z
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September 12, 2019
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The diagram below shows pests that affect crops when in the field. Study the diagrams and answer the questions that follow.
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The diagram below shows pests that affect crops when in the field. Study the diagrams and answer the questions that follow.
a) Identify the pest J, K and L.
b) State two ways of controlling the pest labeled L above
c) State one crop attacked by the pest labeled J and K above.
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September 12, 2019
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The document below was obtained from one of the books of accounts in kimko’s farm. Study the document and answer the questions that follow.
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The document below was obtained from one of the books of accounts in kimko’s farm. Study the document and answer the questions that follow.
a) Identify the book from which the above document was obtained
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September 12, 2019
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Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
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Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.
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September 12, 2019
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State the difference between the following terms.
a) Rogueing
b)Gapping
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State the difference between the following terms.
a) Rogueing
b)Gapping
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September 12, 2019
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List two importance of tissue culture in propagating crops.
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List two importance of tissue culture in propagating crops.
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September 12, 2019
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List three importance of phosphorus in crop growth.
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September 12, 2019
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Name two ways in which predators affect agricultural production
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September 12, 2019
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Describe the production of beans under the following sub- topics.
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Describe the production of beans under the following sub- topics.
(i) Field management practices.
(ii) Post harvesting practices.
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August 5, 2019
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The following was carried out to determining the humus content in soil sample. The sample weighing 120gm was heated in an oven at 1050c. the...
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The following was carried out to determining the humus content in soil sample. The sample weighing 120gm was heated in an oven at 1050c. the dried sample was weighed and found to be 112gm. Again it was strongly heated and weighed recording a mass of 106gm.
(a) Calculate the weight of water in the soil.
(b) Calculate the percentage of humus in the soil sample.
(c) How many times is water content in the soil sample more than humus content?.
(d) Outline four farming practices that are used to improve soil structure.
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August 5, 2019
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State three importance of lining in crop production.
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August 5, 2019
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Give four reasons why farmers are advised to raise tea in polythene sleeves.
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August 5, 2019
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Name three activities used in clearing land.
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Name three activities used in clearing land.
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August 5, 2019
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Describe fully the stages involved in Palm oil production from harvesting to marketing.
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Describe fully the stages involved in Palm oil production from harvesting to marketing.
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June 25, 2019
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Give four objectives of land resettlement in Kenya.
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June 15, 2019
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Distinguish between coppicing and lopping as tree harvesting practices in Agroforestry
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Distinguish between coppicing and lopping as tree harvesting practices in Agroforestry
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June 14, 2019
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Give three examples of domestic products which have inelastic demand.
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June 14, 2019
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Describe the factors that would affect the supply of maize in a local market
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Describe the factors that would affect the supply of maize in a local market.
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June 14, 2019
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State the four challenges a farmer encounter in marketing vegetables.
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State the four challenges a farmer encounter in marketing vegetables.
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June 14, 2019
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