Ahs2101:Introduction Toagriculture Andagrometeorology Question Paper
Ahs2101:Introduction Toagriculture Andagrometeorology
Course:Bachelor Of Horticulture
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2011
QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Explain any three components of sustainable agriculture. (6 Marks) (b) Agriculture is a source of employment in Kenya. Discuss. (6 Marks) (c) Altitude is a major factor which influences agriculture. Explain (3 Marks) (d) Give a brief definition of the following terms: (i) Temperature stress (1 Mark) (ii) Vernalization (1 Mark) (iii)Climate change (1 Mark) (e) Give a detailed explanation of the term green revolution stating the initiatives involved. (6 Marks) (f) Briefly explain how soil PH influences crop production. (3 Marks) (g) State any three effects of frequent droughts on fisheries and aquaecosystems. (3 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
(a) State any two reasons why some African countries have failed to adopt the concepts of green revolution. (2 Marks) (b) Briefly explain any three social economic impacts of green revolution. (6 Marks) (c) State any two theories which try to explain what drove world population to adopt agriculture. (2 Marks) (d) Temperature is one of the climatic factors which influence crop production and distribution. Explain. (10 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) What is global warming and the possible causes of global warming. (3 Marks) (b) List down any five effects of global warming. (5 Marks) (c) State any three effects and three implications of the following meteorological parameters on fisheries and aquaecosystems: (i) Temperature rise (6 Marks) (ii) Rise in sea water level (6 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Soil affects crop production
(a) State all the soil factors which influences agriculture. (6 Marks) (b) Give a brief explanation of how each soil factor influences crop production. (14 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
(a) Briefly discuss what Neolithic agriculture revolution involved. (8 Marks) (b) Organic farming is becoming a popular practice in the developed world. Discuss. (12 Marks)
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